Knee Replacement

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Povisa Hospital

Rua de Salamanca, Vigo, Spain

Total review: 130

Established

1973

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- French
- Portuguese
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Knee Replacement at Povisa Hospital

Povisa Hospital, located in Rua de Salamanca, Vigo, Spain offers patients Knee Replacement procedures among its total of 209 available procedures, across 31 different specialties

. Currently, there's no pricing information for Knee Replacement procedures at Povisa Hospital, as all prices are available on request only, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿462,477.

There are many specialists available at the Hospital, with 10 in total, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

Facility Services Available at Povisa Hospital

Family accommodation

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Mobility accessible rooms

Pharmacy

Phone in the room

Private rooms for patients available

Rehabilitation

Special dietary requests accepted

TV in the room

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What you need to know about Knee Replacement in Vigo

Arthroplasty or Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure involving the exchange of a damaged and weakened knee joint with an artificial one. It is commonly performed for different types of arthritic knee diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis mostly brought on by old age. Other causes can be accidents which lead to meniscal tears, joint dislocation, ligament tears, and cartilage damage. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee replacement. Genu Valgus and Genu Varus can also be treated by surgery. Arthroplasty can either be partial (Partial Knee Replacement [PKR]) or complete (Total Knee Replacement [TKR]) depending upon the degree of damage.

The choice to proceed with a Knee Replacement is often brought on by ongoing discomfort and diminished mobility. This Knee Replacement involves a surgical procedure with the intention to diminish pain and revive the functionality of the joint.

What's the Recovery Time for Knee Replacement Procedures in Vigo?

6 weeks are required for complete recovery, however, it may take 3 months for inflammation and pain to subside and the knee continues to repair up to 2 years after the surgery. During the first 6 weeks, you cannot walk properly and experience pain and inflammation, therefore, walking aids such as walkers, crutches, walking sticks, etc. will be required. You can start walking again 12 to 24 hours of surgery with the help of your medical assistant. You can drive again 4 to 6 weeks after the operation. The replaced knee can work for 15 years after which metallic parts wear out and start causing problems. Note that the recovery from Knee Replacement is a gradual process and varies from person to person.

What's the Success Rate of Knee Replacement Procedures in Vigo?

More than 90% of people who have gone through a knee replacement surgery told that they have a tremendous amount of relief in pain and their ability to walk around. 85 to 90% of surgeries are reported to be successful. 60% of these surgeries were undergone by women. The probability of positive outcomes hinges primarily on elements like the degree of injury, an individual's general wellbeing, and compliance with recovery and subsequent care.