Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Satyanarayana V.*, Raja Teja J., Manikanta Nayak J., Pavithra R., Rama Brahma Reddy D. and Sudheer Bhargav Reddy G.

Abstract

This is a case report of an bilateral total knee replacement in a 75 yearold male patient treated orally with Ultracet; Razo; Dib-Z; Ecospirin and Dibimet plus. His past medical history was found to be diabetic since 18 years. Past medication history was obeseved to be Metformin Hydrochloride + Glipizide. His hematological reports show abnormalities in fasting blood sugar. Fasting blood sugar range initiate to be 157 mg/dl, blood group ‘O’ Rh type ‘Positive’, haemoglobin was 53%. Other investigations: X-ray [X-ray of his knee revealed the destruction of joint cartilage]. This is possible provide that fasting blood sugar is closely monitored through out the course of treatment.

Keywords: Bilateral total knee replacement, case report, past medical history, fasting blood sugar.