This is a personal blog. So far I have written many patient stories but this one is special as I write about the one woman who has influenced me right from my childhood, my maternal aunt, my masi as we call it in Hindi. My aunt is not easy to describe, with the number of activities she does it’s not possible to explain her just in a few words. As a successful gynecologist who is recognized for her selfless service in some of the remotest parts of our country, my aunt is truly made of steel. An Indian Medical Association’s …
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Walking within three days post Knee Replacement Surgery
“Will I really be able to walk in three days from surgery?” “My neighbor’s surgery did not go well and now he is ridden to the bed. Will I meet the same fate?” Knee Replacement surgery remains shrouded in a lot of myths, claims, and misconceptions. The one claim that is most enticing to a patient on the threshold of this surgery is that one can walk on the same day as the surgery or even within the first 8 hours! These are not entirely untrue but must be dealt with some caution. They may bet rue in the case …