Thane’s senior couple complete a 40-km trek post knee replacement surgery

Thane’s Dr. Ranjit Rajput (69) and his wife Mrs. Samaj (68) recently raised many eyebrows as the super enthusiastic and adventurous couple completed a 40-km long Rudranath trek in Himalayas last month. The trek starting from Sagar village is known to be one of the most difficult treks in India. The trek is estimated to be around 4,000 metres above sea level.

The Rajputs underwent Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement (UKR) surgery on the same day as they were suffering from knee osteoarthritis. After the surgery, the couple, who are avid trekkers, ceased from going for difficult treks after their surgeries. However, on the day of the surgery they promised to each other of returning to trekking at the earliest.

Dr. Rajput has been trekking for more than 20 years. However, the knee pain which was caused due to knee osteoarthritis did not let him enjoy his trekking. Just before the surgery, he attempted to complete a trek, however, had to return midway as the pain became unbearable. Being a doctor himself, he tried all sorts of medication and treatment including physiotherapy, however to no avail.

Surgery was the only option and the couple underwent the same in 2019. Last year, that is 2020, with the pandemic in full force, it was not possible for the Rajputs to go out and train themselves. So they began with indoor training and followed a fitness regimen. Gradually they went for small treks in Yeoor hills. After gaining confidence in their ability to do bigger treks, they spoke to their doctor on getting back to trekking. Once the doctor agreed, the couple started their preparations for the big one, which was the Rudranath trek in the Himalayas.

Dr. Ranjit Rajput and his wife Mrs. Samaj are a testimony to the fact that nothing is impossible and if one has the will and determination to achieve something in life then there is no force that can deter him/her from accomplishing that goal.