Why Patients Choose Dr. Lokesh Garg for Knee Replacement Surgery

At Eternal Orthopaedics, Dr. Lokesh Garg follows an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) philosophy with his Zero Touch Knee Replacement Technique. The aim is to make surgery less invasive, reduce patient discomfort, encourage faster mobilisation, and support a smoother recovery.

1. No Foley’s Urinary Catheter

Most suitable patients do not require a urinary catheter during knee replacement surgery.

Benefits

• Greater comfort after surgery
• Early mobilisation
• Avoids the inconvenience of a catheter
• May reduce catheter-associated urinary infection risk

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2. No Tourniquet Technique

Dr. Lokesh Garg performs knee replacement without using a thigh tourniquet whenever appropriate.

Benefits

• Less thigh muscle soreness after surgery
• Improved patient comfort
• Earlier return of quadriceps muscle function
• Easier rehabilitation

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3. No Post-operative Drain

Routine surgical drains are generally avoided.

Benefits

• Increased patient comfort
• Easier movement after surgery
• May reduce drain-related infection risk
• No drain removal discomfort

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4. No Epidural Catheter

Modern multimodal pain management techniques eliminate the need for a prolonged epidural catheter in most patients.

Benefits

• Earlier recovery of muscle strength
• Faster mobilisation
• Improved walking on the day of or the day after surgery
• Avoids catheter-related inconvenience and potential complications
• Avoid post epidural spine pain

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5. Muscle-Sparing Subvastus Approach

Instead of cutting the quadriceps tendon, Dr. Lokesh Garg uses the Subvastus Approach in appropriate patients.

Benefits

• No cutting of the quadriceps tendon
• Better preservation of muscle function
• Excellent patellar (kneecap) tracking
• Reduced post-operative pain
• Faster straight-leg raising
• Earlier walking
• Quicker functional recovery

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6. Cosmetic Subcuticular Skin Closure

The skin is closed using absorbable subcuticular sutures.

Benefits

• No external stitches or staples
• No need for stitch removal
• Better cosmetic appearance
• Greater patient comfort during healing

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7. Faster Surgery with Muscle Preservation

Efficient surgical technique combined with muscle-sparing principles helps patients recover more quickly.

Benefits

• Reduced soft tissue trauma
• Less post-operative discomfort
• Earlier rehabilitation
• Shorter physiotherapy period in many patients
• Earlier return to routine daily activities

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The Goal: Faster Recovery, Better Function

Dr. Lokesh Garg’s enhanced recovery protocol is designed to help suitable patients:

• Walk within hours of surgery
• Experience less pain and discomfort
• Spend fewer days in hospital
• Recover muscle strength earlier
• Return to normal activities sooner
• Enjoy a comfortable rehabilitation experience

Please note: Every patient is unique. The surgical approach and recovery protocol are tailored according to the patient’s medical condition, anatomy, and the surgeon’s clinical judgement.

Book Your Consultation

If you are considering Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, or would like a second opinion for knee arthritis, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lokesh Garg, Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Eternal Orthopaedics, Gurgaon.

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