TKR: joint replacement in woman living in hills
58 yr old lady presented to us
with osteoarthritis of left knee joint. The right knee joint also had early
changes of osteoarthritis, but was not very troubling. Plan was made to replace
only the left knee, with the hope that it would off load the right knee and
increase its life too. However, the patient was resident of hilly area with
tough terrain. She confessed that there was not road access to her home even.
The patient was counseled about surgery and it advantage in prolonging
preserving her right knee. These pictures are of the day sutures were removed.
Notice the good range of motion and absolutely straight limb. After 7 yr follow-up,
the patient now has no pain in left knee and very less discomfort in right
knee. She is able to climb uneven hilly areas and carry on with her household
work. The only medication given to her is glucosamines for her right knee and
absolutely no pain killers.