Common mistakes which needs to be avoided after Robotic Knee replacement surgery

Mistakes to be avoided after Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

There are few mistakes that we should stay away from after a knee replacement surgery, so be it Robotic or any conventional knee replacement surgery. The reason I mentioned in the header as robotic because in robotics things are much easier for the patients, as the healing is faster, but caution needs to be followed and it us same for all patients.

First, I would like to mention that there is no “RUSH” for recovery, every human body is unique and so is their healing process, both external & internal. Every healing takes time, so one should not rush to get fit faster. Another mistakes that we commonly do is that we follow examples of someone nearer who has underwent such knee replacement in the recent past. We try to emulate the recovery, the pain, the mobility for ourselves too, which is not correct. As I mentioned earlier, each person’s anatomy of the knee is different and the stages they have come to their surgeon is also different, hence the target should be very focused on “What I should not do? Or I should avoid”

Physiotherapy after knee replacement

Physiotherapy is a basic follow up after any knee replacement surgery, it will certainly give you the confidence to get back to your routine faster and it is always recommended to take the advice of your Physiotherapist seriously and follow his / her instructions. The activity as suggested by your Physiotherapist should be followed meticulously with out any deviation. “Do Not try to overdo the exercise” to get better faster, there is no logic. Do what is told to you, do how much is told to you.

Post-surgery Medications

Medications – Another point which I wanted to highlight is that the medications as prescribed by your surgeon. It should not be avoided at all. “Drug holidays” can be very detrimental for patients after surgery. There are pain killers and healing medicines which will restore your bone redevelopment faster. They should not be avoided.

Follow-up after knee replacement surgery

Follow up visits to the surgeon should not be skipped. There are various parameters which are checked by any Surgeon when you come for the follow up visit after knee replacement surgery. The surgeon analyses not only your healing but also the flexibility that you have obtained in your knees towards normalcy. So, follow ups should not be avoided at any cost.

Follow Leg discipline as advised by the surgeon

Leg discipline – You have already been advised by your surgeon during your discharge from the hospital about the Do’s and Don’t’s on how to fold your legs and where not to sit etc. What we generally do is that we at times violate the Doctor’s instruction and which eventually leads to trouble. There are certain ground rules explained to you, be it a knee or a hip replacement surgery, by your surgeon, you are advised to follow that completely. Robotic surgery do have an advantage for a faster recovery and going back to normal life faster but still, the safety measures need to be followed.

Wear comfortable footwear

Footwear – Try avoiding foot wares which is causing you discomfort and pain. The shoes that you now wear should be able to provide good grip, cushion and less stress to your knees while walking or standing. They also should be able to avoid tripping off or falling, which can be serious at times. Follow the advice as given to you by your Surgeon.

Pain or Discomfort post knee surgery

Ignoring warning signs – Your body is the best alarm, if something is not right your body will be the first to alert and ‘one should never ignore the alarm’. It is important for you to immediate inform your family members and contact the Doctor without delay. 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.