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An injured knee is replaced with an artificial joint, or prosthesis, during a joint replacement treatment. Alloys of metal, plastic, and polymers are used to create the prosthesis. It performs similar duties to a knee. Your physician will consider the following factors when choosing a prosthetic knee for you: age, weight, degree of activity, and general health. It normally takes less than two hours to have your old knee removed and replaced with a prosthetic, but recuperation and therapy can take months.
The most frequent justification for knee joint replacement is damage from arthritis. This covers both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Knee replacement is typically only advised by doctors when other, less invasive therapies have failed. Options for first-line therapy include:
If you’re a good candidate for knee joint replacement, you should consider the following:
Knee surgery is the most common form of treatment for patients over the age of 55. Younger patients with knee replacement surgery have the risk of outliving their prosthetic joints and necessitating a revision.
Each potential patient for knee replacement surgery is assessed individually by doctors.
Your doctor will evaluate your general health and anaesthetic risks before surgery. The following will be assessed:
Your doctor will request a thorough medical history from you, including information on any previous operations and continuing medical issues. Any drug you take, including over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements, should be disclosed to your doctor. Before your surgery, you might need to stop taking some or all of these.
For several weeks, you should prepare to use crutches or a walker to go around. You should set up your house for your rehabilitation after surgery. You’ll receive comprehensive instructions on how to get ready for surgery from your doctor and the surgical team. It’s crucial to adhere to those directions as closely as you can.
Physical therapy is typically started on the day of surgery or the day following surgery to encourage blood flow to the tissues surrounding the new knee. You might be advised to use a continuous passive-motion machine by your surgeon. This unique brace-like device gently bends your knee in one direction continually. Your surgeon will advise you when it’s best to leave the hospital.
One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.
One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.