Many people suffer from chronic knee pain for years simply because they are afraid of Knee Replac…
Many people suffer from chronic knee pain for years simply because they are afraid of Knee Replacement Surgery. Today, Dr. D K Dhiraj (Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon) sets the record straight by debunking the most common myths! 🩺✨
🔍 Myths vs. Facts: The Real Truth ❌ Myth 1: I am too old for knee replacement surgery. ✅ Fact: Age is just a number. The decision is based on your overall health, fitness, and severity of pain, not your birth year. Patients in their 80s successfully undergo this procedure and regain their mobility!
❌ Myth 2: The recovery takes months of complete bed rest. ✅ Fact: You will walk on Day 1! Modern surgical techniques allow patients to stand and take their first steps within 24 hours of surgery. Full recovery takes just a few weeks.
❌ Myth 3: I won’t be able to sit cross-legged or bend my knees. ✅ Fact: Advanced implants offer high flexion. With high-flex modern implants and proper physiotherapy, most patients can easily bend their knees to perform daily activities comfortably.
❌ Myth 4: Artificial knees only last 5 to 10 years. ✅ Fact: They last 20 to 25 years! Thanks to cutting-edge technology and premium materials, modern implants easily last over two decades, giving you long-term pain relief.
🩺 Dr D K Dhiraj 📍 Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi 📍 Clinic:- A-122, Rajhans Plaza, Ahinsa Khand 1, Near Aditya Mall, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad