Question 1

My mom has been dealing with severe knee pain, and we're considering knee replacement surgery. She also has diabetes, though it's well-controlled. Can you help me understand the costs involved for this surgery in Mumbai, both in private and government hospitals? 
 
 I'd really appreciate a breakdown of: 
 - Pre and post-hospitalization expenses 
 - The cost difference between Indian and international knee replacement materials 
 - An estimate of the doctor's fees 
 - The best health insurance plan with the shortest waiting period for this procedure 
 
 Just trying to plan everything properly before we move forward.

Accepted Answer

Please first do appropriate investigation under the advice of a rheumatologist and determine if knee replacement is the solution to her problem. Diabetics have inherently higher risks in surgeries especially involving prosthetic devices and implants. And if you do decide on replacement consult an orthopaedic surgeon for the same

Question 2

My relative's been dealing with Bone TB in the back, specifically the spine, and he can't walk now. He's been on medications and injections for about 17 days, and he's eating fine. Is there any hope for a full recovery? The pain in his back is pretty severe, even though he's taking Rectac 500 to help with it. What more can we do to help improve his condition? I'm really concerned.

Accepted Answer

-Bone tuberculosis, especially in the spine, can be serious, but with proper treatment, there's a good chance of improvement. The pain management and medication, like Rectac 500, are helping, and it's encouraging that he's eating well. It's important to f

Question 3

I had ankle surgery for a trimalleolar fracture back in October 2014 with a plate in my fibula and screws in the ankle joint. Everything feels fine now no pain or major issues, just some slight swelling and my leg feels weaker than the other one. Is it safe to get the implants removed at this point?

Accepted Answer

Implants should be removed irrespective of whether they are causing any problems. Reasons- keeping implant in body has no extra advantage. Rather if one sustains another injury the magnitude of damage is much more with implant inside than without it. And implants are stress risers. Once your ankle implants are out by 2-3 weeks of rest is fine enough.

My mom had a total hip replacement on July 23, 2016 but she still has severe pain near the hip and leg joint area. She also feels pain when lifting or lowering her leg and sometimes says her whole body hurts. What could be causing this and what should we do next?

we can then consider surgical options.

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I had ankle surgery for a trimalleolar fracture back in October 2014 with a plate in my fibula and screws in the ankle joint. Everything feels fine now no pain or major issues, just some slight swelling and my leg feels weaker than the other one. Is it safe to get the implants removed at this point?

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