Knee replacement is surgery is for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active. Your doctor may recommend it if you have knee pain and medicine and other treatments are not helping you anymore.
When you have a total knee replacement, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from the surface of your knee joint and replaces them with a man-made surface of metal and plastic. In a partial knee replacement, the surgeon only replaces one part of your knee joint. The surgery can cause scarring, blood clots, and rarely infections.
After a knee replacement, you will no longer be able to do certain activities, such as jogging and high-impact sports.
Patients with severe destruction of the knee joint associated with progressive pain and impaired function may be candidates for total knee replacement.
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for knee replacement operation.
Risks of total knee replacement surgery have been identified.
Physical therapy is an essential part of rehabilitation after total knee replacement.
Patients with artificial joints are recommended to take antibiotics before, during, and after any elective invasive procedures (including dental work).