Knee Replacement: Purpose, Risks, Treatment And Results
Knee Replacement
Knee joint replacement is also termed as knee arthroplasty.
The replacement of old knee with the new one will take less than two
hours, but it would take few there are across 600,000 knee replacements
that have been recorded every year in India.
Purpose of a Knee Arthroplasty
Due to arthritis, the damage caused to
the knee is the most common reason for knee arthroplasty. Both types of
arthritis i.e. osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are included in
this.
Your doctor will recommend knee
replacement only after less intrusive therapy have failed. Weight loss,
medications, physical therapy, and supportive devices comes under
first-line treatment options.
You will be allowed for knee joint
replacement only after determining these important factors such as how
much you knee pain hinders with usual activities like walking or
climbing stairs, if your knee is distorted, or pains out regularly, your
age and your complete health.
Procedure
It’s a procedure in which parts of an
arthritic or damage joint are replaced with an artificial joint or
ceramic device called a prosthesis. This process usually takes less than
two hours, but recovery and rehabilitation can last months.
Risks
This Surgery carries the same risks and
danger as other major surgeries like the chance of infections or blood
clots. Another risk are that the new joint may not work well as you
hoped. This might cause weakness or stiffness, particularly the knee.
One another problem or risk the patient would face is that if he/she
actively rehabilitate and will not regain the maximum range of motion.
Outcome / Result
The successful surgery typically leads
to a higher quality of life. It leads to less pain and better mobility.
The pain scores decreased significantly after surgery and it could help
you have a smooth experience with a knee replacement.
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