Walk the same day. Home in 48 hours. A complete guide to knee replacement with Dr. Vivek Sharma.
Total knee replacement (TKR) resurfaces the damaged ends of the thigh and shin bones with precisely fitted metal and polyethylene components. The result: smooth, pain-free movement where worn cartilage used to grind bone on bone.
TKR is recommended when advanced arthritis causes constant pain, night pain, deformity, or difficulty walking, standing and climbing stairs — and medication, injections or physiotherapy no longer bring relief.
With the RACE protocol, patients stand and walk the very same day, use sutureless closure for faster healing, and typically go home within 48 hours with a structured rehab plan.
Stand and walk with a walker within hours of surgery.
Home within 48 hours with your personal exercise plan.
Climbing stairs with support; daily physio milestones.
Walking without a stick inside the house; stitches — none to remove.
Outdoor walks, driving, work — full daily activity returns.
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