How long does total knee replacement surgery take?

Total knee replacement surgery time is about 90 to 110 minutes. Along with surgical time, pre-operative preparation, anesthesia, and recovery stay will keep the patient in an operation room for 3 to 4 hours. In this surgery, the damaged cartilage and bone surface will be removed saw, then position a new metal and plastic joint surfaces to restore the alignment and function of your knee.
Admission to Hospital: The patient will be admitted one day before surgery.

General Anaesthesia – The patient will be sleeping throughout the procedure.

Spinal (epidural) Anaesthesia– It anesthetizes your body from the waist down.

In Epidural anesthesia thin plastic tube is inserted in the lower back, through which a calculated dose of medication is injected during surgery, making only the legs numb below the waist. It is safe for the elderly, those who have high blood pressure or heart trouble & during surgery it helps reduce bleeding. After the surgery, it can be continued as epidural analgesia, eliminating the need for sedatives and allowing early exercises.

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