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Total Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is most commonly performed for osteoarthritis and also for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

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. The recovery period may be 6 weeks or longer and may involve the use of mobility aids (e.g., walking frames, canes, crutches) to enable the patient’s return to preoperative mobility.

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Joint replacement aims to restore painless motion to a joint and function to the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues that control the joint. Either a part or the total damaged bone is removed and replaced with artificial components made out of metal and polyethylene and the bones of the joint are "realigned" so that the weight that passes through the joint is normally distributed. Hip and knee the major weight bearing joints are the most commonly affected joints and are commonly replaced. Ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers can also be replaced.

Joint replacement relieves pain, restores function and the newer type of joints allows unrestricted activities.

Previously it was recommended for patients more than 60 years but now it is being more and more recommended for younger patients.

This can be answered by asking yourself the following questions.

  •   For whom is this surgery?
  •   Do I have Daily Pain?
  •   Does my pain restrict my activities and enjoy life?
  •   Do I avoid going out due to pain?
  •   Do I avoid walking, exercising etc?
  •   Has my world become smaller because of pain?
  •   If you answer yes for one or more of these questions it is better to consult your doctor and decide
  •   regarding having a joint replacement surgery