When joint pain, stiffness, and disability are no longer manageable with medicines, injections, or physiotherapy. Ideal timing of replacement surgery is when routine and social activities are significantly compromised. Delaying the surgery till the person becomes bed-ridden results in severe general weakness and muscle loss making rapid functional recovery difficult.

Modern implants typically last 15–20 years or more, depending on indication, age, activity level and post-operative care.

Most patients stand/walk the next day with support, and resume independent walking within 3 weeks. Proper strengthening and rehab can ensure a normal brisk gait without any limp or lurch in 3-6 months.

Yes—rehab is essential for best outcomes after joint replacement. This is to ensure rapid recovery of joint movements, muscle strength, balance and walking.

Advised to avoid deep squats/cross-legged sitting to prolong implant life.

Post-operative Infection is the most worrisome complication. We have separate operating rooms exclusively for joint replacements equipped with the latest laminar air flow systems and HEPA filters reducing this complication to much lower than internationally accepted standards. Other complications we sometimes encounter are blood clots in leg or intraoperative fractures. Delayed complications are implant wear causing loosening — though overall complication rates are low.