My Name: Anil Bumiya age: 70 years, residing at Baroda (Gujarat)- suffering pain in left knee since last two years. Time of using Stairs pain is non tolerable. Local Dr. Suggested for Partial (unicondylar) Knee replace Surgery. My question is before surgery what type of test require? Require number of days stay in hospital? What care require after post surgery? Approx. Total cost of Package.

Dr. Meha SharmaRheumatologist5yrs exp

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Hello. You probably are suffering from osteoarthritis of knees. No particular tests are required before surgery except routine blood tests (for any surgery) and X rays of knees to assess the grade of osteoarthritis. Cost varies from hospital to hospital, you will be better guided by your orthopedician. You need to exercise to strengthen you quadriceps muscle before and after surgery. Hospital stay will 1-2 days with the kind of surgery suggested to you. Post care includes dressing, compresses to reduce edema, mild passive exercises starting in first week. 

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