Walk Tall Again with a Knee Replacement

Walk Tall Again with a Knee Replacement

Vejthani Hospital in Bangkok has one of the premier knee replacement centers in Thailand. Having a knee replacement performed can free you from chronic pain and improve the quality of your life.

Having a joint replaced is a safe procedure to have performed and one in which you can resume many of your normal activities after recovery.

But before you can undergo the procedure, your doctor will have to decide which prosthetic is the right one for your needs. This is because as prosthetic knees continue to advance technologically, there are several options to choose from.

The type of knee implant your doctor will choose will be dependent on the degenerative condition of your tibia, femur, patella, anterior cruciate ligament, and the posterior cruciate ligament.

The damaged areas of the knee are resurfaced, and metal implants are placed in the femur and tibia. A spacer is then inserted between the two surfaces of the metal implants. The spacer is made of a type of plastic on which the face of the femoral implant can glide and swivel as effectively as a normal knee.

Recovery Period

The recovery period for knee replacement varies, but you most likely be hospitalized for several days after your surgery.

Pain management will be one of the reasons why you should remain hospitalized. By giving you medications to reduce the pain, it will help you recover faster. You will also be monitored, and measures will be taken to prevent any blood clots from forming and decrease the swelling in the leg.

Most doctors recommend that you begin moving the leg as soon as possible after surgery, even on the actual day of surgery. Physical therapy is a part of the recovery procedure, and you’ll be taught special exercises that you’ll be expected to perform regularly during the recovery period.

You should be able to walk normally and resume daily activities within about three to six weeks after your surgery.

Life After a Knee Replacement

Human technology has come a long way, but it still won’t give you a superhuman knee. If you used to participate in high-impact sports such as running or playing football or basketball, those days will be effectively over.

You will effectively be placing your weight on a spacer made of man-made material. Although this material is durable and long-lasting, it still can be damaged. High-impact sports run the risk of damaging the prosthetic knee, just as a natural knee can be damaged.

Walking, swimming, golf, biking, and light hiking are all acceptable low-impact sports that knee replacement patients can still enjoy.

Knee Replacement Cost in Thailand

If you’re a candidate for a knee replacement, Thailand is a great place to have the procedure performed, and Vejthani Hospital is one of the leading hospitals in Thailand that regularly perform the procedure.

A patient coming to Thailand to have knee replacement performed can expect to pay around THB 290,000 or USD 9,000. This will vary slightly depending on the type of knee your doctor decides is warranted by your particular case.

But the surgery will save you from a lifetime of chronic pain and spending the rest of your life on crutches, or in a wheelchair. You’ll be able to walk up and down stairs once again, dance with a loved one and takes hikes with your family. You’ll be able to participate in life as others around you do, and walk tall once again.

For more information, contact

Robotic Knee Replacement Center, Vejthani Hospital
Call 02-7340000 or Ext. 2332
English Hotline: (+66)8-522 38888