If you are disappointed with medication and physiotherapy for degenerative conditions of your knee, Total Knee Replacement surgery (TKR) is still an option. We provide a detailed diagnosis and inspection of your knee and propose the best treatment plan.
Before any surgical treatment, let’s discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
“Regain mobility with the right treatment.”
There are two scenarios in which you would require a knee replacement surgery. The first one is if you have sustained a severe knee injury. The second one is when the knee joint has been worn away by a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis. For the second scenario, surgery is the last resort after all other treatment options (medications, physiotherapy, lifestyle changes) have already been exhausted.
In such cases, patients typically go for surgery if they are experiencing the following symptoms:
The ultimate goal of performing knee replacement surgery is to relieve pain and restore function. Nevertheless, surgery is a big procedure and should be thoroughly discussed with your orthopaedic doctor before deciding. Your doctor will run a series of tests to assess the extent of your knee condition and explain the risks to you.
If you have decided to have a knee replacement surgery, the doctor will discuss anaesthesia options with you (either general or spinal) and also run other tests to determine whether you have any other medical conditions that need to be optimised.
Other things to expect are:
The patient is first given anesthesia (either general or spinal). After the anesthesia has taken effect, the skin around the knee is thoroughly scrubbed with an antiseptic fluid. The knee is bent about 90 degrees and the lower portion of the leg, including the foot, is placed in a special device to securely hold it in place during the surgery.
Usually, a tourniquet is then applied to the upper portion of the leg to help slow the flow of blood during the surgery. An incision of appropriate size will then be made and the following steps will take place:
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Evaluation of Knee Pain with X-ray
Evaluation of Knee Pain with X-ray
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