When arthritis (from any cause) is causing you a disturbed quality of life and the pain is disabling you need a replacement. We can help you decide but the pain is the main deciding factor. Also people have different expectations in life so each one should make an independent decision for him/herself. You are never late for a replacement but as you get older (more than 75) your recovery process is slower so if it is inevitable it is better to get it done when one is fitter.

• Between 60 to 75.
• If you are older and fit then age is no criteria.
• If you are younger and in terrible pain then you may need it earlier(less than 60)
• What is the life of a joint replacement?
• For a knee it is about 15-20 years
• For a hip with newer materials can be about 20-25 years.

• If you have a good movement before surgery then you will get a good movement after surgery.
• The range depends mainly on your range before. Besides this exercise and design of the joint play an important role.
• Sitting on the floor is not recommended as it causes   faster wear and tear of the artificial joint. You may sit cross legged on the bed .
• Use your joint wisely and it will last you for a long time

• Usually knee replacement pain may last for 2-3 months and then gradually goes away.
• Pain also depends on your movement achieved, so the more you do initially with pain control the better you will do later.
• Take your pain medication if you have to in the post operative period so that you do more exercise so that you recover faster.
• You will need a walker for about 2-4 week followed by a stick for the same time
• Usually people can leave their stick in 2 months time
• There are exceptions to the rules with people recovering faster and some taking more time too.
• The pain of a hip replacement is less comparatively.

• Prevent infection anywhere in the body and if you have treat it early.
• Especially avoid skin infections on the feet and legs
• For knee replacement you can sleep, turn and do what you want. It is a stable joint and will not cause you trouble.
• For hip replacement you should not sleep on the operated hip for 3 months. Keep a pillow between your legs when sleeping for 3 months and avoid crossing your legs Each case is different so speak to your doctor.

• After the surgery you will be in the hospital for a week. At home you will need help initially.
• You will need a good ayah or wardboy to help with your bathroom activities.
• Your commode should be raised with an extension so that it is easier to use.
• Your bed could be lifted up on bricks if needed to make it easier to use.
• You will need a walker that was given in the hospital and a stick later
• Physiotherapy is needed in the 1st month and then can be gradually reduced.
• Stitches are removed after 2 weeks from surgery, we will arrange for this.
• You can have a bath after stitch removal

Usually 6 weeks after surgery to check on the progress. Please bring all your papers at this time.

After surgery it is up to you .The more exercise you put in the more benefit you will get. What you achieve by 3 months will be what you movement you will have. So work hard in the first 3 months.

The materials used in joint replacement are of high-grade materials and tested. They have not and will not cause any problems.