Vasant Joshi - Dr. Abhay Kulkarni

Total Knee Replacement (T.K.R.) Surgery

My name Mr. Vasant Joshi , I am a 72 year old retired person. I was suffering from several knee pain since last 10 years .It had started affecting my day to day activities, Pain killers or home remedies, failed to give me any relief. I was suggested to undergo total knee Replacement (T.K.R) surgery. I had lot of apprehensive, before the surgery.

1) whether my knee pain will totally be gone after the surgery?
2) A friend of mine-had infections after T.K.R – had to undergoes multiple surgeries. this was playing on my mind.
I met Dr. Abhay kulkarni in Sahyadri Hospital, on recommendation of my Family, Dr. Abhay kulkarni thoroughly examined both my knees. He checked all my medical records advised me to undergoes T.K.R surgery for both knees. I was immensely impressed by the confidence of Dr. Abhay kulkarni. I underwent T.K.R surgeries an 2nd may & 4th may 2017 for knee joint Dr. Kulkarni did a great job. My knee pain was completely cured. All my fears were gone.
I started walking without pain or any support by 3 weeks after the surgery. The physical surgery was very important. At 4 weeks from the surgery , I started climbing up down the stairs without any pain. I can really walk smoothly now! I would like to assure other, waiting for this surgery ,to undergo T.K.R under Dr. Abhay Kulkarni care; without any apprehensive. I whole heartedly thank Dr. Abhay Kulkarni & his entire team for such a successful surgery & perfect result. All arrangement at Sahyadri Hospital were excellent & the staff took great care of me. Thanks !