Dr. Sunny Gugale
Education: DNB Ortho.
Specialties: Knee Surgeon
OPD Days : Tues, Fri, Sat
Work Timing: Tue-Fri-Sat (10 am – 12 MD) | Fri & Sat (3 pm – 5 pm)
FAQ
Maintain a straight knee. After knee surgery, it may be tempting to lean back and rest your leg on a pillow, but you should maintain the joint’s straight position. Keep your leg and foot pointed forward anytime you sit or lie down to help it heal.
Knee Deformity Prevention-
- You shouldn’t skip a workout even if there is a structural problem. The trick is to be aware of your limitations.
- Stretching benefits the knees whether or not you are active.
- Weight loss can lessen knee pain and the risk of deformity.
- For healthy knees, it’s crucial to wear the right shoes.
- To feel better and avoid deformation, straighten your posture.
Some basic measures that you can take to prevent deep vein thrombosis after a knee replacement operation are-
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Exercise
- Avoid sitting still for extended periods when travelling by an airplane or going for a long-distance drive, and try to move around every two hours.
- When travelling, dress comfortably and hydrate well.
You will soon be able to move around your hospital room and carry out daily tasks after a total knee replacement. This early exercise promotes healing and helps your knee regain strength and range of motion.
- Walking- The best strategy to aid your knee recovery is walking correctly. You will initially use a walker or crutches to get around.
- Climbing and Descending Stairs- Stair climbing is an excellent exercise for building strength and endurance that also involves flexibility.
- Knee Bends While Standing
- Resistance Exercises for the Knee
Some super helpful exercises to keep your knees positioned appropriately are-
- Quad squeeze (early recovery)
- Quads with brief arcs (early recovery)
- Step-ups (3 to 6 weeks)
- Lifts with straight leg (2 to 4 weeks)
- Wall sit-ups (6 weeks or more after knee replacement surgery)
After your operation, you should perform the physical rehabilitation exercises you learn on your own for at least two months. After this period, doctors could suggest additional workouts to maintain your knee flexibility, such as pedaling a stationary bike.
Ways to build healthy bones naturally-
- Consume a lot of vegetables.
- Lifting and carrying weights can help.
- Eat Enough Protein.
- Consume foods high in calcium throughout the day.
- Consume food rich in vitamins K and D.
- Do not indulge in highly low-calorie diets.
There are no particular foods that are advised in this situation. Nevertheless, those who have undergone a knee arthroplasty or a total knee replacement should avoid foods strong in acidities such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, pickles, and vinegar.
The majority of knee replacements should last at least 15 to 20 years. You can participate in various low-impact activities after you’ve recovered, such as riding, walking, swimming, golfing, or tennis. However, you should stay away from sports that require contact or jumping as well as high-impact exercises like jogging.
Even a slight weight loss aids in the healing process. To strengthen the tissues around the knee joint before surgery, many surgeons advise physical therapy. To ensure suitable anesthetic methods, one should also inform the surgical team about the medicines they are taking.
