Recovery story Majoros Zoltán Knee replacement surgery
Author Dr. Szabolcs Gáspár | 2023.04.05.
Zoltán Majoros was in excruciating pain, even walking was difficult. At the age of 55, this kind of complaint is relatively rare, but he still had it. Dr. Szabolcs Gáspár Gáspár cured the advanced knee joint wear with knee replacement surgery.
Knee pain that hinders everyday life
I had so much wear and tear that no injection could help me....Unfortunately, a full surgery was unavoidable....I found BMM because a nice lady friend of my wife recommended Mr. Gáspár to me. He is a very professional, decent, highly knowledgeable doctor.
Conservative therapy is ineffective in cases of advanced cartilage damage. At present, the cartilage surface cannot be regrown, so knee replacement surgery is recommended to relieve pain.
I was in so much pain that I could barely be and it was really hindering me in my work, in my everyday life.
The missing cartilage surface and its surgical solution
Dr. Szabolcs Gáspár summarized the patient's condition as follows:
Mr Majoros, a 55-year-old male patient, presented to us with left knee joint pain. This pain started about 1 year ago.He has received various treatments. .... He was examined at the surgery and referred for imaging. We saw that the cartilage surface in the inner joint space of his left knee had virtually disappeared. That is, the 2 bones almost touch. We decided to operate on the knee and do a joint resurfacing. We're going to remove the original joint surfaces and put a total knee joint replacement in.
Knee joint replacement surgery is a treatment option for advanced knee osteoarthritis or other knee joint cartilage damage. The procedure is recommended in cases where the cartilage surface covering the knee joint is lost and bone touches bone during movement. This specifically causes the patient a high degree of pain and difficulty in moving and walking.
On the road to recovery
Dr. Szabolcs Gáspár the importance of home gymnastics:
Immediately after the operation, we started physiotherapy with him. This consisted of on-site exercises and a passive knee exerciser, which we asked the patient to hire and use at home if possible.
What to expect after knee replacement surgery?
After a knee replacement surgery, the patient can get up and stand by the bedside the same day. The day after surgery, they can go for a short walk and leave the ward. This is also the time to start exercising, first with special exercise machine, followed by active gymnastics and walking exercises with the help of a physiotherapist. After knee replacement surgery, you usually need to stay in hospital for 3 nights.
The success of the knee replacement surgery in 50% depends on the doctor and the prosthesis implanted, and in 50% on the patient. Rehabilitation is the key to successful recovery! A key part of this is physiotherapy, which can be started before the operation (pre-operative physiotherapy) and can be done almost immediately after the operation with gentle movements. Post-operative physiotherapy contributes greatly to the regeneration of muscles and ligaments and to the recovery of pain-free mobility. In addition to physiotherapy, it is recommended to start cycling and taking longer walks over time.
With proper rehabilitation and by following the doctor's instructions, you can regain your freedom of movement after knee replacement surgery!
