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I can only speak my native language?
Many hospitals in India have language translators to help you communicate better and effortlessly with the doctors and medical staff.
How will I get an Indian Medical Visa?
To know about the procedure of getting an Indian Medical Visa, please go to our website where you will find all the details regarding the initial procedure. You can also send us a query regarding the same.
Can I speak with the doctor before I come to India for treatment?
You can talk to the doctor and satisfy all your medical queries. You can also send us your queries for answers from the top doctors.
Can I choose my own hotels according to my budget?
You can most definitely choose hotels as per your convenience to you and your budget.
Will I have to wear a brace after surgery?
A brace is usually not required.
ο»ΏCan I return to playing sports after surgery?
The prosthesis is designed for walking/brisk walking – not running. That said, it is possible that some low impact exercises that avoid pivoting and twisting may be advantageous. Consult your doctor for specific information.
What is the recovery time? How long will it be before I can a) walk without pain or b) go back to work?
Usually, full weight bearing is allowed immediately after the operation. Mobilization after surgery is important to prevent complications (deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism) and to resume independent self-care as soon as possible.
What type of activities can I participate in after a partial knee replacement? What will be the range of motion in my knee?
Final range of motion in compartment procedures is usually comparable to preoperative range of motion.
How long can I expect my partial knee replacement to last?
A well-done partial knee replacement in an appropriately selected patient can have a survival rate that is comparable to that achieved with a total knee replacement in the first decade following surgery. The literature suggests that after the second decade, the revision rate may be somewhat higher for partial knee surgery than for total knee surgery.
If I decide to have a partial knee replacement, does that mean that I will no longer have arthritis of the knee?
Partial knee replacement will address the arthritis that is present in the particular compartment of the knee that is affected. However, there is no guarantee that arthritis will not develop elsewhere in the knee. Should this occur, surgical revision to a total knee replacement may be necessary.






