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What Is Knee Resurfacing Surgery? Can A Person Lead A Normal Life?
Question: My age is 50 yrs. Doctor has suggested me knee resurfacing surgery, What is knee resurfacing ?
After knee resurfacing surgery can patient sit folded legs, can use indian toilets and can walk fast as like normal person ?
After knee resurfacing surgery can patient sit folded legs, can use indian toilets and can walk fast as like normal person ?
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Thanks for writing in.
Knee resurfacing means in this surgical procedure replacement of only worn-out arthritic compartment of knee done and not the entire knee is done as in traditional total knee replacement.
Yes, after knee resurfacing surgery patient can sit folded legs and can use Indian toilets and do other normal activities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Regards.
Thanks for writing in.
Knee resurfacing means in this surgical procedure replacement of only worn-out arthritic compartment of knee done and not the entire knee is done as in traditional total knee replacement.
Yes, after knee resurfacing surgery patient can sit folded legs and can use Indian toilets and do other normal activities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
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