Total Knee Replacement | Dr. Ankur Singh, Noida

Who Needs Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee replacement surgery comes into the picture when severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or joint degeneration has not improved with non-surgical treatments. If chronic knee pain is making it hard to walk, climb stairs or stand for long and medicines, physiotherapy or injections have stopped working, knee replacement may be worth considering. Dr. Ankur Singh in Noida evaluates patients with imaging and clinical tests to figure out whether knee replacement makes sense for their situation.

• Severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the knee joint
• Chronic knee pain that limits daily activities like walking and climbing stairs
• Knee stiffness and swelling that does not improve with conservative treatment
• Visible knee deformity such as bowleg or knock-knee alignment
• Failure of non-surgical treatments including medication, physiotherapy and injections
• Post-traumatic arthritis following a previous knee injury or fracture

How to Prepare for Total Knee Replacement Surgery in Noida

How well you prepare before surgery can make a real difference to how smoothly things go afterward. At Dr. Ankur Singh's orthopedic clinic in Noida, the team walks you through what to expect, including medical evaluations, blood tests, ECG and X-rays. You will likely be asked to start leg-strengthening exercises a few weeks before, keep your weight steady and get conditions like diabetes or blood pressure under control. Setting up your home in advance with a walker, raised toilet seat and grab bars also helps. The surgical team gives you a checklist and personalised instructions so nothing is left to guesswork.

Types of Knee Replacement Surgery Available

Dr. Ankur Singh offers multiple types of knee replacement surgery in Noida based on the severity and location of joint damage. Understanding the differences helps patients make informed decisions about their treatment.

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR) — Complete resurfacing of all three compartments of the knee joint, ideal for patients with widespread arthritis or severe joint damage
• Partial Knee Replacement (Unicondylar) — Only the damaged compartment is replaced, preserving healthy bone and ligaments for faster recovery
• Bilateral Knee Replacement — Both knees are replaced in a single or staged procedure for patients with arthritis in both knees
• Revision Knee Replacement — Replacement of a previously implanted knee joint due to wear, loosening or infection

Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement is a safe procedure overall, but like any major surgery it does carry some risks. Knowing about them beforehand helps you take the right precautions. Dr. Ankur Singh goes over all possible risks with patients before surgery so there are no surprises.

• Infection at the surgical site, which is managed with antibiotics and sterile technique
• Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) in the legs, prevented with blood thinners and early movement
• Knee stiffness if physiotherapy is not followed consistently after surgery
• Implant loosening or wear over many years of use
• Nerve or blood vessel injury near the knee, which is rare with experienced surgeons
• Allergic reaction to implant materials in very rare cases

Exercises and Physiotherapy After Knee Replacement

Physiotherapy makes or breaks knee replacement recovery. It begins within 24 hours of surgery with basic exercises like ankle pumps and straight leg raises that get blood flowing and prevent stiffness. Over the next few weeks, you move on to bending and straightening the knee, building up the quadriceps and hamstrings and working on balance. People who stick with their physio plan tend to get better range of motion and return to normal activities sooner. At Dr. Ankur Singh's clinic in Noida, a physiotherapist works with you one-on-one and adjusts exercises as your knee heals.