The procedure involves the removal of the degenerated femoral head and socket and replaces them with artificial components.
Patients undergo several tests before the procedure, such as electrocardiography, urinalysis, CBC, X-rays, blood tests, and MRI scans. During a physical examination, the surgeon will check the range of motion of the knee joint and the soft tissues and ligaments condition. All these costs are included in the package
Yes, the pharmacy and medicine costs are covered in the package when you are hospitalized. If you buy medicines from outside, you have to pay additional charges.
Different types of knee implants are made of metal alloys, ceramic material, and strong plastic parts. The design used by the surgeon depends on your knee problem, anatomy as well as age, weight, and activity level. The costs of all knee implants are different.
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Total Knee Replacement Tkr in different countries is approximately:
Popular Hospitals in Berlin for Total Knee Replacement Tkr are:
The right doctor to consult for Total knee Replacement is an Orthopaedic, a Joint Replacement Surgeon, and a Physiotherapist.
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 26 years of experience
Reconstructive pelvic surgery Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Revision endoprosthetics Treatment of periprosthetic infections Corrective surgery of the upper and lower extremity Scientific emphases Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Periprosthetic infections Periacetabular, femoral and tibial displacement and corrective osteotomies Regenerative therapies
Director, 27 years of experience
Trauma Surgery Bone Diseases (Osteoporosis) Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Treatment Revision Surgery Hip Arthritis Knee Arthritis
Director, 40 years of experience
Acute Polytraumamanagement and Emergency Surgery 360° Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery Minimal Invasive Acetabular Surgery Spinal Trauma Surgery Complex Extremity Trauma (acute and correction of posttraumatic deformities) Bone Defect Treatment Treatment of Periprosthetic Fractures around Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, and Knee Implants Pediatric Traumatology Geriatric Traumatology
Senior Consultant, 22 years of experience
Reconstructive surgery for orthopedics diseases, Arthroscopic surgery, Correction of joint and foot deformities
Chief, 23 years of experience
Endoprosthetics, Revision endoprosthetics of hip and knee joints, Surgical reconstruction of the lower limbs
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Correction of joint and foot deformities, Arthroscopy surgery, Treatment of epiphysiolsis, Reconstructive surgery for orthopedic diseases
Director, 29 years of experience
Cartilage repair and transplantation Shoulder stabilization and cuff repair Sports medicine Minimal invasive and reconstructive shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, and hip surgery Joint preserving surgery in osteoarthritis (HTO) Periprosthetic infections and osteomyelitis Degenerative joint diseases Arthroscopic & minimally invasive surgery Conservative treatment of muscle injuries
Director, 32 years of experience
Orthopedic Surgery Primary replacement Minimal invasive joint-operations Cruciate ligament replacement, Treatment of cartilage damage Trauma Surgery Multiple trauma treatment Pelvic and acetabulum surgery Spinal trauma surgery including minimally invasive methods Pediatric traumatology Bone marrow stem cell as well as platelet-rich plasma transplantation for the treatment of persistent nonunion
Head of Department, 29 years of experience
Trauma (finger fractures, fractures of the scaphoid, metacarpus, carpus, and ligament injuries) Posttraumatic disorders (malposition or nonunion of fractures especially nonunion of the scaphoid, transplantation of tendon and nerve, tenolysis, and arthrosis after injuries) Chronic disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendinitis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren contracture) Infections and soft tissue defect Tumor of the soft tissue and of the bone Arthritis, including inflammatory, age-related and trauma-related Joint replacement
Director, 25 years of experience
Primary minimal invasive hip, knee, shoulder replacement Revision joint surgery hip, knee, shoulder Periprosthetic joint infections Full-spectrum of knee and shoulder arthroscopy Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Meniscus suturing and transplantation Cartilage transplantation Joint preserving osteotomies
Consultant, 30 years of experience
Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontics, Orthognathic Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL), Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Chief, 25 years of experience
Arthroplasty Fractures Knee Surgery Sports injuries Osteoporosis
Prof. Dr. med. Habil Jorg Scholz
Chief, 46 years of experience
Trauma surgery Endoprostheses (hip and knee joints) Injection therapy to the spine
Chief, 31 years of experience
Surgery of ganglia (upper leg and tumours) Surgery for arm and hand infections Treatment of medical conditions arising from injuries, failures after previous operations and recurrences. Corrective plastic surgery to cover scars and defects on hands Motor replacement surgeries for tendon injuries and paralysis
Senior Consultant, 29 years of experience
Foot surgery, Ankle surgery, Ankle fracture, Flatfoot, Foot deformities surgery, Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Treatment of periprosthetic infections, Hip endoprosthesis, Knee endoprosthesis
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Endoprosthetics primary and revision of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and upper ankle joint, Arthroscopic surgeries of elbow, knee and upper ankle joint, Forefoot surgery
Chief, 26 years of experience
Primary- and revision hip arthroplasty, Primary- and revision knee arthroplasty, Septic exchange of Hip and Knee
Chief, 30 years of experience
Spine disorders, Traumatology, Joint replacement surgery, Arthroscopic surgery, Sports orthopedics, Partial and total knee replacement, Hand and foot surgery
Pd Dr. Med. Holger Mellerowicz
Consultant, 27 years of experience
Orthopedics and trauma surgery, Pediatric orthopedics, Sports medicine, Physical therapy, Balneology
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Weight gain, decreased endurance, cardiac and pulmonary conditions are all concerns for people who put off joint replacement for too long.In patients who wait too long, the osteoarthritis deteriorates their function.
Typically, knee replacement patients are able to leave the hospital within 5 days depending upon the procedure, whether one knee or both the knees are getting replaced.
Usually the life of an implant is 20-25 years, hence, the concern of revision surgery is not that bothersome.
Four recent technology includes computer-assisted total knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, painless surgery, and stitchless surgery.
Consult your doctor one week before the surgery. You can also let the case manager know about the medications, they can double check with the treating surgeon.
US made FDA approved implants are used.They are of two types coated and non-coated made up of cobalt.
Some signs which shows that you need to go for knee replacement surgery are if your knee pain is getting more intense and frequent, you are having limited mobility and your are noticing swelling in your knees and it becomes difficult for you to do your daily activities.
The most common age to undergo knee replacement surgery is 65 years or above.
Having pain for the first two days after surgery is common, maximum pain which you will have after surgery is from surgical incision and dissection and you will be prescribed with strong painkillers. Surgery is usually painful in the first 48 hours and then the patient will be more comfortable.
Total knee replacement surgery is the solution for arthritis and it is done with the aim getting relief from pain and resumption of activity.
Before proceeding for the surgery you will be advised to do some blood and urine test to make sure that you are fit for the surgery. These all tests should be completed seven to ten days before surgery. If you got any infection or you are under any medications then you should inform your doctor regarding it.
The surgery lasts less than an hour. Its is of three different types.The standard incision most widely used in total knee replacement surgery is the midline incision.
Typically, knee replacement patients are able to leave the hospital within 5 days depending upon the procedure, whether one knee or both the knees are getting replaced.
The blood loss during the surgery is minimal, during the surgery there is no need of blood transfusion but sometimes it is needed after surgery. In some cases there can be a need of blood transfusion considering hemoglobin level.
Total time taken for knee replacement surgery is one to three hours, in this surgery a cut is being made in the front of your knee called knee cap and then the damaged ends of your thigh bone and skin bone are cut away.
Two types of anesthesia is most commonly being used for the surgery first is spinal anaesthesia with epidural analgesia which works by numbing the legs and second is general anaesthesia. You are also given medicines to relax.
It will take some time before you can walk on your own after knee replacement surgery, you will need 4 to 8 weeks to walk. You have to do physical rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery, this will help in strengthening the muscles of your knees.
You may have pain, swelling, infection and bone fracture after knee replacement surgery. The most common complication after surgery is pain.
The average recovery time from knee replacement surgery is approximately six months, but it can take roughly 12 months to fully return to physically demanding activities.
Physiotherapy will not be an unpleasant or painful experience for you. Physiotherapy is sometimes needed to strengthen the weak muscles near your knee joint and to also improve the movement of new joint so that you can also learn walking.
Diabetes doesn't seem to raise risks after knee replacement.Increasing age and history of cardiac disease increases the risk of cardiac complication after TKR.
If you have high blood pressure and if it is under control, there is no reason to worry about not having a safe and successful surgery.Even if your blood pressure becomes elevated during surgery you will be given intravenous medication to reduce it.
Consult your cardiologist if you are planning to undergo the surgery beacuse some medicine doses are modified accordingly.
It is not mandatory but if the patient is willing for physiotherapy he/she can take it for 2-3 weeks post-surgery. The physiotherapy is provided to the patient during hospitalization and the patient learns the exercises to be done post-discharge.
It is recommended after 6 weeks of the procedure.
No, the bandage is removed after the surgery and a waterproof dressing is applied for 24 hours.
A person can start community walking within 2 weeks and can climb the stairs after 4-5 days and driving after 4-6 weeks.
Patient is independent and ambulant within 4-5 days of surgery. Within 24 hours of surgery the patient is made to stand.
All implants are MRI compatible. An implant card is given to the patient that can be shown at airport check.
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