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Do you have any joint injuries or pain? Are you in search of a good orthopedic surgeon? Don't worry Dr.Biren Nadkarni is here to help you. He is one of the best consultant orthopedic and joint replacement surgeons in Delhi. Orthopedics is the branch of medicine which deals with the injuries and treatments of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons etc. Orthopedic surgeon deals with the special problems of the musculoskeletal system.

Treatments

1. Arthritis care: Inflammation of joints results in arthritis. It can affect single or multiple joints. Arthritis is seen more in women than men. 

Symptoms: Swelling of joints, pain, stiffness.

Treatments: The main purpose of treatment is to reduce pain and prevent further damage of joints. Medication, surgery( include total knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, and physical therapy are the methods of treating arthritis.

2. Trauma and fracture surgery: This is the area specialized in treating accident victims. Trauma care is the fast-growing department equipped with the best surgeon, blood banks, nursing care and sophisticated equipment's.

Fracture occurring at upper and lower ends of long bones and pelvic regions, injuries caused in the collision, soft tissue damages etc can be effectively treated.

3. Sports injury: Runner's knee, pulled hamstring muscle, shin splints etc are the common sports injuries. Sports medicine is used to focus on the physical fitness, treatment, and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. 

Dr.Biren Nadkarni is one of the best orthopedic surgeon in Delhi with an experience of nearly 15 years. He is specialized in the medical and surgical management of knee and hip arthritis. Besides joint replacement (knee, hip, shoulder) he is also an expert in arthroscopy (keyhole surgery).

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Total Knee Replacement in New Delhi

INNOVATIONS IN TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

MINIMALLY INVASIVE

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that decreases pain and improves the quality of life in many patients with severe knee arthritis. Typically patients undergo this surgery after, non-operative treatments (such as activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications or knee joint injections) have failed to provide relief of arthritic symptoms. There have been many advances in techniques, implant design, and manufacturing over the past 20 years. One of the current trends is the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Traditionally knee replacements were performed through 8- I 0-inch incisions. Currently, they can be safely performed using incisions 4-5 inches in length. The ability to perform the same operation through a smaller incision requires the use of modified instruments and some experience on the

Traditional total knee replacement

Traditional total knee replacement involves a roughly 8” incision over the knee and a hospital stay of 3-5 days. The recovery period (during which the patient walks with a walker or cane) typically P lasts from one to three months. The large majority of patients report substantial or complete relief of their arthritic symptoms once they have recovered from a total knee replacement. 

Minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement

Minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement is a new surgical technique that allows surgeons to insert the same time-tested reliable knee replacement implants through a shorter incision (4"-S" in length) using a surgical approach that avoids trauma to the quadriceps muscle (see figure). Quadriceps is the most important muscle group around the knee and this new technique is also called quadriceps-sparing knee replacement.

The main potential benefits of this new technique include: 

• More rapid return of knee function. Patients who go this procedure seem to get muscle strength and control back more quickly than patients who have had the traditional total knee replacement, often permitting patients to walk a cane within a couple of weeks of surgery or even earlier. 
• Smaller incision. While this procedure would not be worth performing for cosmetic benefits many patients do prefer the shorter incision. 
• Decreased postoperative pain. This may be a function of the smaller incision and the fact that the incision stays out of the important quadriceps muscle/tendon group. 
• Same reliable surgical implants as Traditional Knee Replacement. Minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement is an evolution of surgical technique which permits the use of same 

Dr. Biren Nadkarni is one of the best knee replacement surgeons in Delhi. Dr. Biren Nadkarni has been trained as an orthopedic surgeon. He has 15 years of surgical orthopedic specialization, arthroscopies knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and joint replacements.

Myths and Facts Total Knee Replacement

Myths and Facts Total Knee Replacement

I am too young for knee replacement? 

Recommendations for total knee replacement are based on the patient's pain and disability. If medicines, change of lifestyle and use of walking supports is not helpful you may want to consider total knee replacement. Today's super-metals make artificial joints last longer than ever before. When performed properly, Knee Replacement can be expected to last I5 - 20 years.

I am too old for knee replacement? 

Knee Replacement is safe and successful at any age. With modern anesthesia, improved pain control measures, and the skill of experienced joint replacement surgeons, there is no point in living with the pain. Often times, a patient is actually fearful about the uncertainty of surgery. Yet many of these same patients often wish they had done it sooner

I should wait as long as possible to undergo knee replacement surgery? 

Many patients who could benefit greatly from a knee replacement wait too long. Delaying surgery lowers a patient's' quality of life not only before the operation but even for up to two years following surgery according to a study in Arthritis & Rheumatism. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that continues to damage the joint and delaying surgery makes both surgeries and return to activity more difficult.

I am too overweight? 

For people with knee arthritis, it's almost impossible to lose weight when even simple walking is too painful. In fact, it's much easier to exercise and lose weight when Knees are pain-free after a Knee Replacement.

I may take too long to recover?

Patients are usually allowed to walk on the 2nd day after surgery. Discharge from the hospital is around the 7th day. Healing and recovery after Knee Replacement are generally complete in 3 months. However, delaying surgery may compromise the result of the successful operation for up to 2 years following the surgery.

It works only for a few years. 

Modern Knee implants last for about 15 years and more in most cases. But, in some cases, poor quality bones or improperly fitted implant, an artificial knee can fail earlier, requiring a second surgery sooner than expected.

Xray after Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement, sounds scary?

The name total knee replacement is a misnomer.In the ‘total knee replacement’ surgery, the knee is not replaced, it is only ‘resurfaced’. The normal knee has an articular cartilage that covers the knee bones. In an arthritic knee, the cartilage covering the bone ends is destroyed leading to the bone rubbing against bone. During surgery, only the surface of the bony ends are shaved off in a sequential manner and caps are put on top damaged bone ends; one each on the femur, tibia, and patella. The artificial smooth caps rub against each other.