Knee Pain to Knee Replacement: When Is Surgery Needed? | Dr. Karthick Hunse | PROJECT HEAL

When does knee pain require knee replacement surgery? Can early treatment delay the need for replacement, and what should patients know about surgery and recovery? In this episode of Project Heal, Dr. Karthick Hunse, explains how doctors assess knee pain and determine when knee replacement may be necessary. The conversation covers partial versus total knee replacement, treatment options for younger patients, surgical preparation, infection risks and the importance of physiotherapy after surgery. Dr. Karthick also explains why recovery varies from patient to patient and how treating certain knee problems early may help preserve the natural joint for longer. From understanding the signs of advanced knee damage to knowing what to expect after surgery, this episode addresses important questions for patients and families considering treatment. Watch the full episode to understand when knee replacement may be needed, what influences the treatment decision and why timely medical evaluation matters. Doctor: Dr Karthick Hunse Specialty: Orthopaedics Designation: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Hospital / Clinic: Shikara Ortho Centre/ Excelcare Hospital Location: Bangalore Areas of Expertise: Trauma/ Joint Replacement/ Arthroscopy 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~