Center for Knee Resurfacing:
This specialty center and clinic is started at Nanavati Hospital,Mumbai by India's First & Only trained Orthoglide Knee Resurfacing Surgeon Dr Sankalp Mutha. The advantages of this surgery lies in following points
The OrthoGlide is a unique, minimally invasive device composed of cobalt-chrome alloy.The implant functions to replace some of the cartilage that has been lost due to osteoarthritis.The implant’s unique engineering provides positional stability without the use of rigid fixation methods or the removal of bone. |
Orthoglide Knee Resurfacing
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FAQ ® Knee Resurfacing Surgery with Orthoglide:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When would the OrthoGlide be an option for me?
A: If you are continuing to have knee pain after receiving conventional, non-surgical therapy and your doctor is considering surgical options then the OrthoGlide may be the next step for you. A trained OrthoGlide surgeon can help determine if you are a candidate.
Q: What is it made of and how does it work?
A: The OrthoGlide is made of a cobalt-chrome metal alloy. Its geometric design allows it to fit the natural shape of the knee joint and allow full articulation.
It comes in a range of sizes to fit patient anatomy.
Q: How long will the surgery take?
A: As with any surgery, there are many factors that can determine the length of the procedure, but on average the surgery takes about an hour or two.
Q: What are some of the risks associated with the OrthoGlide surgery?
A: Risks of the procedure are the same as those associated with any surgical procedure including: infection, blood clots, cardiovascular, pulmonary and anesthetic complications.
Q: What kind of rehabilitation can I expect?
A: Generally, no formal rehab is required after surgery. After surgery you may put weight on your leg as tolerated. You may be given a cane or crutches to assist you. You will be instructed on some simple exercises to do at home.
Q: What is cost of surgery?
A: The cost of surgery is about half of currently available other surgical options like TKR for knee joint osteoarthritis.
Q: When can I get back to regular activity?
A: Weight bearing on the knee is as tolerated after surgery. Light to moderate activity is recommended after surgery as the knee begins to feel more comfortable.
Q: What type of activities can I do after surgery?
A: The OrthoGlide is designed to reduce the pain in the knee so that you can enjoy more of your day-to-day activities. Patients who have undergone knee surgery can squat and sit cross legged. Recommended safe activities include walking, golf, swimming, and cycling.
Q: Will the OrthoGlide take away the pain in my knee?
A: The OrthoGlide is an alternative option for patients considering more invasive procedures for relieving pain. In the continuum of care of OA of the knee it would be placed after all other non-surgical therapies have been tried.
Q: Who is trained surgeon in my city?
A: Currently Dr Sankalp Mutha is first & only US trained Orthoglide Knee Resurfacing Surgeon in India