What are the dangers of delaying Knee replacement Surgery, explains Dr. Sujoy Bhattacharjee

Overview

Patients who are advised Knee Replacement surgery by their doctors should not delay getting the treatment. It can lead to complications which can be extremely painful in nature.

This was told by Dr. Sujoy Bhattacharjee, who is rated as the best experienced joint replacement surgeon in Faridabad and Delhi NCR. He works as Director & HOD at the Department of Orthopedics and Joint replacement at Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad. 

The doctor tells that " The risks related to delaying knee replacement surgery often involve the deterioration of the joint, increased pain, and lack of mobility. Patients sometimes consciously delay their knee replacement surgery, which can have some of these risks:

• Risk of deformities developing inside and outside the joint
• Risk of muscles, ligaments and other structures becoming weak and losing function
• Increased pain / inability to manage pain
• Increased disability/lack of mobility
• Difficulty with normal activities of daily living

Doctor said "When a knee replacement surgery is delayed, there are also several risks that arise with regard to the surgical procedure. For example, the risk of deformities due to postponement tends to make knee replacement surgery a more complicated process. The surgery may then take longer and require a longer amount of time under anesthesia." 

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