Should I Get A Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee and joint pain become a part of our life once we reach middle age. But lately, such issues are visible in the younger generations as well. An increase in the incidence of knee diseases like knee osteoarthritis and the sort, has been witnessed lately.

With an advancement in treatments and techniques to cure these conditions, knee diseases are treatable and curable to a great extent. But concerns regarding treatment and its effects on our body still exists. “Should I get a knee replacement surgery?” is a dilemma faced by many.

A knee replacement surgery is the ultimate measure undertook when everything else fails. It is the process by which, the diseased knee as a whole or the affected parts of the knee are removed and replaced by a prosthesis. Minimally invasive surgery procedures are now used in knee replacement surgery also.

When to get a knee replacement surgery

A knee replacement surgery is a major procedure where a part of your body is to be replaced. It is to be done when all the other simpler measures fail to provide relief. It is done in the following cases: -

• Severe pain and stiffness

In cases when the pain threatens to interfere in your basic life activities like walking, climbing stairs and so on. Swellings and stiffness that fails to recede by other treatment options and affects the quality of life is another reason that qualifies for surgery.

• Threat of knee deformity

An increased pain level and irregularities of knee can lead to an onset of knee deformity. If you detect any such change in the structure of the knee, it is time to visit your surgeon.

• Quality of life

Spending a life restricted by pain does not appeal to anyone. If your issues are affecting your quality of life, it’s time to consider knee replacement surgery.

• Failed simpler measures

When other measures like medication, physical therapy, weight loss and other measures fail and the pain persists, knee replacement surgery might be the only option of cure.

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Get Back to Your Daily Activities Without Any Pain

Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.

When is knee replacement recommended?

• Severe knee pain is experienced that limits your everyday activities, such dressing, bathing, getting out of bed or a chair, or climbing stairs.
• Knee stiffness
• Moderate or severe knee pain while you are resting, day or night
• Long-lasting knee inflammation and swelling that doesn’t get better with rest or medications

What are the risks and complications in knee replacement?

The most serious complication is infection of the joint, which occurs in <1% of patients. Risk factors for infection are related to both patient and surgical factors.

The knee at times may not recover its normal range of motion (0–135 degrees usually) after total knee replacement. Much of this is dependent on pre-operative function. Most patients can move up to 0–110 degrees, but stiffness of the joint can also occur. In some situations, manipulation of the knee under anesthetic is used to reduce post-operative stiffness. Nowadays there are also many implants from manufacturers that are designed to be "high-flexible" knees, offering more range of motion to your knees.

How long it takes to recover after knee replacement surgery?

You will able to resume normal leisure activities within six weeks after surgery. However, it may take up to three months for pain and swelling to settle down. 

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