My wife is scheduled for bilateral total knee replacement surgery on April 1st 2020 but with the COVID situation, I'm really worried about her staying in the hospital for over 20 days post-op. Is it safe to go ahead with the surgery right now or should we postpone it?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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It is not advisable to go for elective surgery in the present day serinio when the whole atmosphere is infected with covid 19. It will have all medical, social & legal repurcatations. However she can practice some yoga based exercises.

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Is there any way to reduce my carrying angle naturally through exercises or stretches I've heard some people say it's possible but I'm not sure how to do it safely without surgery

Osteotomy and reconstructive surgery is advised to the patient.Ortho opinion is also advised to the patient.

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I have a bimalleolar fracture in my lower right leg and my surgery is scheduled in two weeks is it safe to wait that long? Also, I've noticed bruising near my knee on my calf, which seems pretty far from the ankle fracture. Should I be worried about that?

A repeat x ray is advised prior to the surgery to check any fractures and soft tissue swelling.

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