Total Knee Replacement

WHAT IS TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) is a procedure that involves removing diseased or damaged bone and cartilage of a knee joint and replacing them with artificial joint (prosthesis) made of metal, polymers or high-grade plastic parts.

WHEN IS IT DONE

People suffering from the following conditions should get a knee replacement surgery:

1. A knee injury or arthritis in the knee that has badly damaged the articular surfaces of the joint.
2. Swelling and inflammation that does not go away with rest and medicines.
3. If the knee is deformed, such as not shaped normally or looking swollen
4. Pain and stiffness which gives trouble doing routine activities like getting in and out of car or walking up or down the stairs

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY CAN SAVE YOU FROM

• Worsening of Knee Deformity: The protective bone cushion can become worn out over time leading to increased inflammation.
• Increased Joint Stiffness: Due to inflammation and lack of mobility, the ligament, joint capsule and muscle become contracted making the joint stiff.
• Difficulty in carrying out daily activities like walking, and sitting due to pain, swelling and stiffness of knee joint.
• Ageing: lowered endurance, weight gain and pulmonary issues.
• Reduced Muscle Strength: As mobility is restricted, it takes a toll on muscle stamina making it lose tensile strength.

SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE THE NEED FOR A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

• Long term Knee Pain
• Difficulty in Walking and sitting on the floor
• Restricted Mobility of the knee joint
• Sudden Pain in the knee that may radiate to other parts of the leg
• When medications offer no relief in joint pain

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT DIAGNOSIS

• Physical examination of the joint to assess the range of joint movement, tenderness and deformity
• Xray to confirm the severity of knee joint damage
• CT scan or MRI done( if required ) to evaluate the condition of knee joint.

WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DELAY TREATMENT?

• Relief from Physiotherapy alone is less effective
• Ayurveda & Homeopathy offer short-term relief.
• Regaining Natural Knee Movements Completelypost surgery.