Consider knee replacement at Kamineni Hospitals, Vijayawada if:

• Knee arthritis pain limits walking, standing or climbing stairs daily
• X-ray confirms Grade 3 or Grade 4 articular damage with bone loss
• Medicines, physiotherapy and injections have not given lasting relief
• Knee stiffness makes routine tasks like bathing or cooking difficult
• Both knees are affected and pain significantly impacts quality of life
• A previous orthopaedic review has recommended knee replacement surgery

Types of Knee Replacement Performed

Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

All three compartments of the knee, medial, lateral and patellofemoral, are resurfaced with precision implants. Total knee replacement surgery in Vijayawada at Kamineni Hospitals delivers pain relief and improved mobility for patients with diffuse knee arthritis affecting the full joint.

Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)

When arthritis is confined to one compartment and the ligaments remain intact, partial replacement conserves healthy bone and soft tissue. Patients benefit from a quicker surgical recovery and more natural knee movement compared to total replacement.

Bilateral Knee Replacement (Staged)

Both knees are replaced in two separate surgical episodes, typically three to six months apart, after the first knee has recovered adequately. This approach is recommended for patients with bilateral disease where simultaneous surgery carries higher anaesthetic risk.

Revision Knee Replacement

Patients with a previously implanted knee replacement experiencing pain, stiffness, loosening or infection are evaluated for revision surgery. Revision requires specialised implant planning and surgical expertise to address the specific failure mode identified.

Knee Replacement Journey at Kamineni Hospitals

Pre-Operative Assessment

Before surgery is scheduled, the orthopaedic team confirms fitness through standing bilateral knee X-rays, blood tests, HbA1c for diabetic patients, cardiac clearance and anaesthesia review. Patients travelling from outside Vijayawada are guided through the pre-admission schedule with coordination support.

Surgical Procedure

Under regional or general anaesthesia, damaged joint surfaces are precisely removed and resurfaced with metal alloy and polyethylene components. The knee is aligned to correct preoperative deformity. A drain is placed and wound closure completed. Operating time is 60 to 90 minutes per knee.

Post-Operative Recovery

Standing and walking with support begins within 24 hours. Inpatient stay runs three to five days depending on recovery milestones. A written home exercise plan and follow-up appointment schedule are provided before discharge to guide the first twelve weeks of recovery.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

The physiotherapy team at Kamineni Hospitals, Vijayawada manages in-hospital and outpatient rehabilitation after knee replacement. Sessions cover swelling control, progressive knee mobilisation, weight-bearing progression and functional independence. Patients from Poranki, Tadigadapa, Kanuru and surrounding areas complete their full rehabilitation course at the Vijayawada unit without travelling to Hyderabad.

Diagnostic Workup Before Knee Replacement Surgery

• Bilateral standing knee X-ray: joint space, mechanical axis and deformity grading
• MRI Knee: cartilage, meniscal and ligament status for partial replacement candidacy
• CT Scan: limb alignment and implant planning for complex or revision cases
• Blood and urine tests: infection screen, diabetes, kidney function and surgical fitness
• Chest X-ray and ECG: respiratory and cardiac pre-anaesthesia clearance