Knee Replacement Surgery : Need, risk and Recovery

Now it has become difficult for you to move as you used to do before. It has become very much painful to walk, run or climb stairs. You have tried all doctors, taken all prescribed medicines. But nothing has worked yet. If that is the situation then, surely you need to consider knee replacement surgery, the last solution for arthritis.


Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common bone surgeries in India. People who experience severe pain caused by arthritis go through knee replacement surgery. It helps you move more freely and remove stiffness and chronic pain. According to a report, approximately 1.2 billion surgeries have been performed till date.



Knee replacement surgery-

Knee replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon who removes the damaged part of the knee and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal or plastic. The artificial joint is then attached to the thigh bone with a chemical material acrylic cement.



Why Would I Need Surgery?


Suffering from arthritis


Knee injury


Loss of blood flow




Different Types of Surgery


There are three main types of knee replacement surgery:


1. Total knee replacement.


2. Partial knee replacement.


3. Kneecap replacement



What are the risks and complications of undergoing a total knee replacement?

Blood clot


Shortness of breath


Chest pain


Urinary tract infection


Nausea


Vomiting


Heart, kidney, liver damage


Fever


Redness


Swelling


Bleeding



Other common complications include:


Allergic reaction


Excess bone forming around the artificial knee joint


Dislocated kneecap


Bleeding in the knee joint




Recovery


Take iron supplements


Not to bend down and lift heavy things


Not to stay standing still for long periods


Use crutches, a walking stick, or a walker until the knee is strong enough to take your weight


Use all medications according to the instructions


Carry out the recommended exercises to encourage proper mobility