India, Dec. 10 -- For many people, the idea of joint replacement surgery is daunting - not just because of the operation itself, but because of the fear of a long, painful, and uncertain recovery. Some delay or avoid surgery altogether simply because they don't know what to expect in the weeks and months that follow. Yet understanding how recovery actually progresses, along with its realistic challenges and achievable milestones, can make all the difference when deciding whether to take this life-changing step.

Dr Akhilesh Rathi - the Director of Robotic Joint Replacement, Sports Injuries and Orthopaedics at Sri Action Balaji Hospital and the Founder of Rathi Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic at Dwarka, New Delhi - has shared a detailed week-...