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How quickly can you recover after Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

– Guidance from Dr. S.S. Khatri, Senior Knee Replacement Surgeon, HOD Orthopaedics, Mangalam Medicity, Jaipur

Robotic knee replacement offers precision, quicker recovery, and better joint function. The basic advantages of the robotic knee replacement is that the ligaments, and the muscles surrounding the knee joints are intact and hence the recovery is faster. The knees get back to their original strength faster,but when is it safe to resume driving? 

According to Dr. S.S. Khatri, an Expert robotic joint replacement surgeon, the timing depends on several factors including which leg was operated on, your recovery progress, and whether you’re still using pain medication.

Different Knee – Different Time

For right knee replacements, patients usually need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before driving again. This is because the right leg operates the brake and accelerator, and full control is essential for safe driving. For left knee replacements, those with automatic cars may resume driving earlier—often around 2 to 4 weeks—as long as they are no longer on narcotic pain medications and can move comfortably.

Flexibility is important

Dr. Khatri emphasizes that while robotic surgery can speed up healing, safety remains the top priority. Before getting behind the wheel, patients must be able to perform an emergency stop, have good range of flexibility of his / her knees, and receive a ‘go ahead’ from their surgeon.

Each recovery is unique. Dr. S.S. Khatri provides personalized assessments to ensure patients return to daily activities, including driving, safely and confidently after robotic knee replacement. The progress of the patient is measures every fortnight post the surgery and slowly and steadily all daily chores are assigned to the patient.

Robotics by Dr. Khatri, the joint replacement center at Mangalam Mediplus Hospital in Mansarovar Jaipur is the pioneer in ‘robotic knee replacement surgery’. It is headed by Dr S S Khatri, Head of the Department of Orthopedics and also a senior Doctor who is an expert in Robotics surgery. The surgery is very well established in this part of the world and this is a breakthrough in the modern orthopedics. You may call for appointment on +9186960-97555.
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