11th Feb 2026

Chronic knee or hip pain can severely affect mobility and daily life. When medications, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes do not provide relief, joint replacement surgery may be the most effective long-term solution.

In this Doctor Byte, Dr. Sameer Kakar, MBBS, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS, FIJR, PGDHM explains:

• Causes of chronic knee and hip pain
• When joint replacement is recommended
• Modern advancements in orthopaedic surgery
• Recovery timeline and expected outcomes
• How surgery improves mobility and quality of life

With advanced surgical techniques and improved implant technology, joint replacement today is safer, more precise, and offers faster recovery.