Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
A comprehensive knee resurfacing procedure where all three joint compartments are rebuilt with precision implants — delivering lasting freedom from arthritis pain and a reliable return to daily mobility.
What is Total Knee Replacement (TKR)?
Total Knee Replacement — also referred to as Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) — resurfaces all three compartments of the knee: the medial tibio-femoral, the lateral tibio-femoral, and the patellofemoral. When knee arthritis reaches a stage where walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping becomes painful despite all non-surgical efforts, TKR offers the most reliable and durable solution. Dr. Sai Kishan performs total knee replacement at Lux Hospitals using modern implant platforms, including robotic-assisted options, to achieve precise alignment and outstanding long-term functional results.
How the Procedure Works
Anaesthesia & Surgical Preparation
Spinal or general anaesthesia is administered; a tourniquet controls bleeding and the limb is placed and draped in the standard operative position.
Joint Exposure
A longitudinal incision along the front of the knee provides access to all three compartments; the patella is repositioned to expose the joint surfaces fully.
Bone Resection & Alignment
Precise cutting blocks guide removal of the worn femoral, tibial, and patellar surfaces to restore the correct mechanical alignment of the limb.
Trial Implant Assessment
Test components are placed to evaluate joint balance, flexion arc, and patellar tracking before committing to the final implants.
Final Implant Fixation & Closure
Definitive components are cemented or press-fit; the wound is closed in anatomical layers and physiotherapy begins the following morning.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Comprehensive pain relief across all three knee compartments in a single procedure
- →Corrects progressive deformity — including bow-leg and knock-knee alignment
- →Enables confident return to walking, stair climbing, and everyday activities
- →Backed by decades of international clinical evidence and high patient satisfaction
- →Contemporary implants designed to perform reliably for 15 to 20+ years
- →Robotic-assisted precision planning available for optimal implant positioning
A well-planned total knee replacement transforms lives — patients who struggled to walk to the end of the street are often back to full independence within weeks. Precision in planning and technique is what makes the difference.
— — Dr. Sai Kishan Sirasala, Knee and Hip Joint Replacement & Robotic Surgery
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