Mr Vishal Pai Orthopedic Knee Surgeon

A total knee replacement surgery is a transformative procedure for those suffering from chronic knee pain or arthritis. In this, doctor would replace your the arthritic joint with an artificial one. First the damaged cartilage is removed along with a small amount of underlying bone. Then artificial components are implanted into your knee joint.   Once the components are in place, the alignment and stability of your knee is checked by moving it through its range of motion.

At Vishal Pai, we provide you with a trusted team of doctors to assist you in your total knee replacement surgery . It is a transformative procedure that significantly improves your mobility, reduces chronic pain and enhances quality of life for individuals suffering from severe knee arthritis or injury. In some patients, osteoarthritis only affects one part of the knee. If this is the case, then a partial knee replacement may be enough for the patient.   Real recovery starts after your total knee replacement surgery. To rehabilitate long-term care and to sustain the recovery of your surgery, Dr.Pai emphasises a multidisciplinary approach. It includes physiotherapy, strength training and lifestyle modifications. Not just that, one must also strictly obey the follow-up schedule to keep track of the recovery progress. It involves:  Within the 2-week time wound dressings may be removed, and the wound will be reviewed to ensure it has healed.   At the 8 th week your ran...

When you get a surgery for meniscus tear , it involves repairing of your torn meniscus or trimming out the torn portion (meniscectomy). This is performed using keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery. Once your damaged meniscus is replaced, after weeks of physiotherapy and regular exercise you will be able to regain your mobility. If your meniscal tear is degenerative in nature and there is some pre-existing arthritis within your joint, a steroid injection can be considered. This can help you to settle the pain associated with the inflamed tissue lining the knee joint. Performing surgery for degenerative meniscus tear in most cases, will not help in the long-term.

Getting a reliable diagnosis and repair of meniscus injury is very crucial. Meniscus acts like a shock absorber in the knee, protecting the cartilage. Diagnosis typically begins with a physical exam, followed by imaging tests like MRI, which then provides a detailed views of soft tissues.   With age, the quality of tissue within the meniscus also declines. This can cause the meniscus to tear even in the absence of any trauma. It is referred to as a degenerative tear. A repair of meniscus involves stitching the torn meniscus back into position, so it is able to heal.