These questions were received following the GKTV Doctors Mic Podcast on Knee Replacement, featuring Prof. Altaf Ahmad Kawoosa, HOD Orthopedics, GMC Srinagar, as the subject expert.

 Q: At what stage of knee pain should one consider knee replacement?

A: Knee replacement is considered when pain becomes severe, persistent, and interferes with daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping, and when medicines, physiotherapy, and injections no longer provide relief.

Q: Is knee replacement only for very old people?

A: No. Age alone is not a deciding factor. The decision depends on pain severity, joint damage, mobility limitation and quality of life. Even patients in their 50s or early 60s may need surgery if symptoms are disabling.

Q: How long does a knee replacement surgery take?

A: The........

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