Total Knee Replacement
All three compartments of the knee are resurfaced with precision metal and polyethylene components — the gold-standard surgical treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis with outstanding long-term outcomes.
What is Total Knee Replacement?
Total knee replacement (TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty) is the resurfacing of all three compartments of the knee joint: the medial tibio-femoral compartment, the lateral tibio-femoral compartment, and the patellofemoral compartment. It is the definitive treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis causing severe, disabling pain that has failed all conservative measures. Dr. Satish performs total knee replacement using contemporary implant systems, including robotic-assisted options, at specialist orthopaedic facilities in Hyderabad. The procedure reliably eliminates pain, corrects deformity, and restores full functional mobility.
How the Procedure Works
Anaesthesia & Preparation
Spinal or general anaesthesia; tourniquet applied; limb prepared in the standard position.
Medial Parapatellar Approach
A longitudinal incision exposes all three compartments; patella is everted to access the joint.
All-Compartment Bone Cuts
Femur, tibia, and patella are resected with precision guides — restoring correct mechanical axis alignment.
Trial Components
Trial implants are inserted to test flexion, extension, balance, and patellar tracking before final implantation.
Permanent Implants & Closure
Final components are cemented or press-fit; wound is closed in layers; drain placed if required. Physiotherapy begins day 1.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Eliminates severe joint pain — in all three compartments simultaneously
- →Corrects varus (bow-leg) or valgus (knock-knee) deformity
- →Restores ability to walk, climb stairs, and live independently
- →Well-established procedure with 31+ years of clinical evidence
- →Modern implants tested to last 15–20+ years under normal use
- →Robotic-assisted total knee replacement available for additional precision
"Total knee replacement consistently ranks among the highest patient-satisfaction operations in surgery. The key is thorough pre-operative planning, precise technique, and a committed rehabilitation programme — and we invest equally in all three."
— Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu, Senior Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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