Knee Replacement or Knee Preservation? What You Need to Know | Dr. Arunlal K.P. | Project Heal

Has your doctor recommended knee replacement surgery? Before making a decision, there may be more to understand. Many people with knee pain, arthritis, or bow-leg deformity assume that knee replacement is the only solution. However, depending on the pattern and severity of arthritis, the underlying deformity, and the overall condition of the knee, knee-preservation procedures may be an option for selected patients. In this episode of Project Heal, Dr. Arunlal K.P. explains how knee pain should be evaluated and why a clinical examination and standing full-length X-ray are important. He discusses how bow legs and knock knees can alter the way force passes through the knee, potentially causing uneven cartilage wear and arthritis. The episode explores the difference between knee replacement and knee-preservation surgery, including procedures such as High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) and Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO), and how these procedures can help correct certain knee deformities. The discussion also covers physiotherapy, knee cracking, pain medication, whether patients can squat after surgery, along with post-surgery rehabilitation, and the importance of continuing exercises for long-term recovery. Whether you are experiencing knee pain, have been advised to undergo knee replacement, or want to understand whether your natural knee can be preserved, this episode offers useful information. PROJECT HEAL — MORE FOR LIFE Project Heal is a health education and medical conversation platform featuring doctors and healthcare experts across India. Through meaningful conversations with medical professionals, we aim to make reliable health information easier to understand — helping people become more aware, ask better questions and make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing. From prevention and early diagnosis to treatment, surgery, recovery and modern healthcare, Project Heal brings expert medical conversations closer to everyone. 📺 Subscribe to Project Heal    / @projectheal911   📸 Follow us on Instagram   / project_heal_podcast   👍 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 📩 Collaborations & Enquiries projectheal11@gmail.com If you found this conversation helpful, Like, Share & Subscribe to Project Heal and turn on 🔔 notifications for more conversations with doctors and healthcare experts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚕️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The information shared in this video is intended for general education and health awareness only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Health conditions and treatment requirements can vary from person to person. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, symptoms or treatment decisions. The opinions expressed by guests are based on their professional knowledge, experience and perspectives. © Project Heal. All Rights Reserved. More For Life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~