Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Surgeon in Surat
Knee replacement surgery at Vedaant Orthopaedic Center, Surat, by Dr Dev Padia, MS Ortho (USA) — total, partial, bilateral and revision procedures.
In short: Knee replacement resurfaces the worn surfaces of an arthritic knee with metal and polyethylene components. It is considered when arthritis pain no longer responds to medication, injections or physiotherapy. Which type of replacement suits you depends on how many compartments of the knee are damaged.
Is this you?
- Knee pain that wakes you at night, or does not settle with rest
- Difficulty with stairs, or getting in and out of a car
- Pain that has not improved after months of medication and physiotherapy
- A knee that gives way, locks, or has become visibly bowed
- Walking distance shrinking month by month
- Having to give up work, travel or exercise because of the joint
If several of these describe you, an assessment will identify what is actually causing the pain and which treatments are realistic options. That assessment does not commit you to surgery.
Knee replacement procedures
Total knee replacement
All three compartments of the knee are resurfaced. The most common form, used when arthritis is widespread across the joint.
Partial knee replacement
Only the damaged compartment is resurfaced, preserving healthy bone and your own ligaments. Suitable for a minority of arthritic knees.
Bilateral knee replacement
Both knees replaced, either in one session or staged weeks apart. The choice depends on your general health as much as your knees.
Revision knee replacement
Corrective surgery when an earlier replacement has worn, loosened, become infected or become unstable.
Daycare / fast-track knee
A shortened admission for suitable patients, with earlier mobilisation and discharge home.
Which knee replacement applies to you?
| Total | Partial | Bilateral | Revision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Arthritis across the whole knee | Arthritis confined to one compartment | Both knees badly affected together | A previous replacement that has failed |
| Compartments treated | All three | One | All three, both knees | Depends on what has failed |
| Own bone preserved | Less | More | Less | Least — bone loss is common |
| Ligaments preserved | Some | Usually both cruciates | Some | Often needs constrained implants |
| Complexity | Standard | Standard, needs careful selection | Higher physiological demand | Highest |
This table is a guide to how the options differ, not a substitute for assessment. Which procedure suits you is decided on examination and imaging.
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Before surgery is considered: non-surgical options
Most people with knee arthritis are treated without an operation, at least initially. The options that genuinely help include:
- Weight management. Load through the knee rises by several times body weight when walking and climbing. Even modest weight loss changes symptoms measurably.
- Physiotherapy. Strengthening the quadriceps and correcting gait reduces the load passing through the damaged surface.
- Medication. Anti-inflammatories, used sensibly and with attention to stomach and kidney risk.
- Injections. Corticosteroid for a flare, or viscosupplementation in selected knees. These buy time; they do not reverse arthritis.
- Activity modification. Changing how you load the knee rather than stopping activity altogether.
Surgery becomes the sensible option when these have been genuinely tried and the pain is still limiting your life, or when X-rays show the joint surface is gone and there is nothing left for conservative treatment to protect.
How treatment is decided
- 01.
History
Where the pain is, when it happens, what it stops you doing, and what has already been tried.
- 02.
Examination
Range of movement, stability, alignment, and whether the pain source is truly the joint.
- 03.
Imaging
Weight-bearing X-rays show joint space loss that unloaded films miss. Further scans only where they change the plan.
- 04.
Decision
Options set out plainly, including what each realistically achieves and what it does not.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a knee replacement?
The decision rests on how much the knee limits your daily life, not on the X-ray alone. Some people with severe-looking X-rays manage well; others with moderate changes are badly restricted. Night pain, shrinking walking distance and giving up activities are the signs that usually tip the balance.
Is there an ideal age for knee replacement?
There is no fixed age. Implants have a finite service life, so replacing a knee very early may mean a revision later. Delaying too long, however, allows muscle loss and deformity that make recovery harder. The decision balances those against how much the knee is limiting you now.
What happens if I delay the surgery?
Arthritis is progressive. Delay is reasonable while non-surgical treatment is still working. Prolonged delay after that tends to mean more deformity, more muscle wasting and a longer rehabilitation, and in some cases makes a straightforward replacement into a more complex one.
Will I be able to sit cross-legged or squat afterwards?
Many patients regain a good range of movement, but deep squatting and floor-sitting are not guaranteed and depend on the implant, your movement before surgery and how rehabilitation goes. This matters for Indian households and is worth discussing specifically before you agree to surgery.
Can both knees be done at the same time?
Sometimes. Doing both together means one anaesthetic and one rehabilitation, but places greater demand on the heart, lungs and blood count. It suits fit patients with both knees equally affected. Otherwise the knees are staged.
How long does a knee replacement last?
Modern implants are designed for long service life and the majority remain functional well beyond fifteen years. How long yours lasts depends on your age, weight, activity level and the implant used.
Visit the clinic
Vedaant Orthopaedic CenterUG/9B Galloping Corridor, GD Goenka School Road
(Canal Road – VIP Road)
Surat, Gujarat 395007
| Monday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Medically reviewed by Dr Dev Padia, MS Ortho (USA)
Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Vedaant Orthopaedic Center, Surat.
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The information on this website is for general guidance and does not replace a personal medical consultation. Please consult a qualified doctor about your own symptoms.