A surgical process to resurface an arthritis-damaged knee is referred to as knee replacement surgery, sometimes known as arthroplasty or a total knee replacement. Usually, it's done to treat very ill knee joints with pain relief and function restoration.
In general, the operation entails removing diseased bone and cartilage from the patella, tibia, and femur, and replacing it with an artificial joint (prosthesis) composed of premium plastics, metal alloys, and polymers.
Nevertheless, there are several phases involved in a knee replacement procedure, starting with the incision and continuing through bone preparation and component implantation. In order to mould the remaining bone to accept the knee implant, an orthopaedic surgeon must take exact measurements, carefully remove the damaged piece of the bone, and perform other complicated procedures.
What Procedures Take Place During a Knee Replacement?
Similar to other medical operations, knee replacement surgery comprises a number of processes, which we detail in detail in the section below.
In the beginning, you'll be brought into the operating room and given anesthesia. The area surrounding your knee will be carefully cleansed with an antiseptic solution once the anesthesia wears off. The lower part of your leg is then put in a specific device to maintain it in place during the procedure while your knee is flexed to about 90 degrees.
It's important to keep in mind that there are a number of hazards, including bleeding, infection, blood clots in the legs or lungs, prosthetic loosening or wear, fracture, and ongoing discomfort or stiffness. Before the procedure, make careful to express any concerns you may have with the surgeon or doctor.
What occurs following a knee replacement procedure?
Most likely, you'll stay in the hospital for a few days. During this time, you'll be advised to move your foot and ankle to improve blood flow to your leg muscles, reduce swelling, and avoid blood clots.
A physiotherapist will create an exercise regimen for your knee to strengthen it while you are in the hospital, and you must continue the regimen once you are discharged, either at home or at a rehabilitation facility. Be aware that in order to prevent problems or the dislocation of your new joint, you must heed the physiotherapist's recommendations.
What distinguishes regular knee replacement surgery from minimally invasive knee replacement surgery?
In order to expose the joint during a standard knee replacement treatment, the surgeon often makes a vertical incision 8 to 10 inches long over the front of the knee. However, the minimally invasive knee replacement incision is smaller, measuring between 4 and 6 inches. Following that, the surgeon will proceed as indicated, as detailed in our step-by-step complete knee replacement method.
The same artificial implants that are utilized in conventional knee replacement are also used in this minimally invasive technique. However, in order to prepare your thighbone and shinbone and to precisely put the implants, the surgeon will employ surgical tools that were particularly created for the job.
In addition, the procedure, known as "quadriceps sparing," is less intrusive. The quadriceps tendon and muscles in front of the thigh will not be injured by the surgeon. Less tissue disruption is possible as a result, which shortens the healing period and decreases post-operative discomfort.
Even though it may appear enticing, not every patient is a good candidate for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery, particularly those who are overweight or have had prior knee operations.
Extremely muscular patients, those with severe knee deformities, and those with medical conditions that might lengthen the healing process are also ineligible for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery. In order to evaluate whether this operation is suitable for you, you should speak with your doctor.
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You will receive a smooth service from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation at our clinic thanks to the integrated facilities for collaboration between doctors, physiotherapists, and surgeons.
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It gets connected with each other.
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