A Couple in their 50’s Underwent Knee Replacement Surgery Together & Recovered Well | Hear from them

Dr. K. J. Reddy, a highly respected Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, discusses the cases of Mr. Laxman Rao, aged 55, and Mrs. Venkamma, aged 52, from Khammam. They are the parents of Ms. Thirupathamma, who works as a staff nurse at Apollo Hospitals.

Both Mr. Laxman Rao and Mrs. Venkamma have been dealing with severe Osteoarthritis for the past four years. Initially, Dr. K. J. Reddy had postponed their Knee Replacement surgeries due to their age. However, as their symptoms worsened and they faced difficulties walking, they arrived in wheelchairs. Consequently, Dr. K. J. Reddy recommended Bilateral Knee Replacements for both patients.

Dr. K. J. Reddy highlighted the recent advancements in technology, along with improvements in post-operative care and pain management, which significantly improved the feasibility of performing simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgeries. While it is uncommon to perform Knee Replacements for both a husband and wife together, in this particular case, it was considered necessary due to social considerations. Ms. Thirupathamma and Mrs. Venkamma express their sincere gratitude to Dr. K. J. Reddy and Apollo Hospital for their unwavering support throughout this journey.