Knee problems are becoming a major cause for disability among 70% older people in Nigeria, especially who are in their 60s. Even, younger people are also facing some knee related issues, which need some form of knee correction or Total Knee Replacement. Restrictive movements and consistent pain events are forcing these Nigerians to undergo some type of knee surgery for a quality living. Indian surgeons are helping such patients in Nigeria with total knee replacement or knee correction surgery at lower cost.
Total knee replacement
Acceptance of knee correction surgery or total knee replacement (TKR) procedure is growing across Nigeria in past few years. But, some issues related to inadequate surgical proficiency and experience, lack of sufficient knee surgery hospitals, and financial constrains continue to haunt patients’ health. Thanks to Indian doctors and MedicoExperts, who are not just facilitating the Nigerian patients in getting best knee deformity correction procedures but also offering the services of globally acknowledged TKR surgeons in their own country i.e. Nigeria.
Earlier, additional cost associated with travel to India for total knee replacement arthroplasty procedure as well as stay for long recovery period after the operation used to put extra financial burden on the Nigerians. But now patients seeking knee arthroplasty correction procedure in Nigeria can avail the services offered by best Indian surgeons in their home country. The skilled surgeons on MedicoExperts’ panel are known for their proficiency in knee replacement procedures with more than 99% success rate across Nigeria. Hundreds of Nigerian patients are living a healthy life after receiving TKR by Indian doctors. MedicoExperts also arranges camps for consultation, diagnosis, and after care support for such patients during knee surgery and recovery period at reasonable cost.
Who need to undergo TKR?
Individuals experiencing following symptoms need to undergo TKR surgery:
- Visible deformity in knees or formation of an inward or outward knee arch
- Persistent light pain in knees, even in sleeping or resting positions
- Heaviness or pain in knee joint that restricts a person from routine activities such as walking, taking stairs, sitting inside or coming out of cars and difficulty in getting up after sitting on a chair
- Depression caused by the inability to perform routine or social activities
- Constant inflammation and swelling in the knee, which is not curable with medication or physical healing
Diagnosis for TKR procedure
- Qualified surgeon will conduct thorough evaluation of the patient along with blood test, X-ray and other tests.
- Doctor will take a look at patient’s medical history and co-morbidities such as pregnancy, hemophilia, blood pressure and diabetes, drug allergies and medications.
- Patient will be asked to quit smoking for some time.
Treatment procedure for knee alignment correction
TKR or knee alignment correction procedure takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete, in which the damaged knee joint is replaced with prosthesis made with plastic/metal or a cemented one. The incision is covered with stitches or surgical staples. After that, the site of surgery is covered with a sterile dressing or bandage for better total knee replacement recovery and protection from infection or any physical damage.
Sometimes, a gout, knee deformity and abnormal knee growth are also corrected by knee replacement surgery. Based on the assessment expert surgeons will suggest a suitable procedure and implant to the patient.
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery comprises of
- Replacement of knee cap bone
- Replacement of shin bone
- Replacement of thigh bone
Outcomes of TKR and recovery
- Post surgery, the patient is transferred to the recovery room for observation.
- The patient will need to stay in hospital for a week after surgery.
- Generally, people recover within 4 to 8 months after, depending on the health and age of the patient.
Benefits of having TKR surgery in Nigeria by India surgeons
- Best track record of Indian surgeons for TKR with more than 99% success rate in Nigeria.
- Patient not required traveling to India for TKR
- Surgery performed by experienced knee specialists from India
- Total knee replacement cost in Nigeria ranges between US$ 5500 (for single knee) to US$ 10500 (for both knees).
MedicoExperts assists Nigerian citizens in getting best advice on the knee replacement procedure including diagnosis to procedure to after care. The cost of the procedure is reduced significantly as Indian surgeons conduct the surgery in Nigeria by using the existing resources and medical infrastructure for best outcomes. Skilled surgeons from India employ their surgical expertise to give painless life to joint pain patients in Nigeria without needing them to travel to India.
