Knee Replacement Surgery - Meddco

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KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

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Index

• Introduction
• Types
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Prevention
• About Meddco

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Introduction

• A knee replacement (also called knee
  arthroplasty) might be more accurately termed a
  knee "resurfacing" because only the surface of
  the bones are replaced.
• There are four basic steps to a knee replacement
  procedure
• Prepare the bone- The damaged cartilage surfaces
  at the ends of the femur and tibia are removed
  along with a small amount of underlying bone.
• Position the metal implants- The removed
  cartilage and bone is replaced with metal
  components that recreate the surface of the
  joint. These metal parts may be cemented or
  "press-fit" into the bone.
• Resurface the patella- The undersurface of the
  patella (kneecap) is cut and resurfaced with a
  plastic button. Some surgeons do not resurface
  the patella, depending upon the case.
• Insert a spacer- A medical-grade plastic spacer
  is inserted between the metal components to
  create a smooth gliding surface.

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Types

• The four main types of knee replacement surgery
  are
• Total knee replacement.
• Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement.
• Kneecap replacement (patellofemoral arthroplasty)
• Complex or revision knee replacement.

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Causes

• The most common cause of chronic knee pain and
  disability is arthritis. Although there are many
  types of arthritis, most knee pain is caused by
  just three types osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
  arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis- This is an age-related "wear and
  tear" type of arthritis. It usually occurs in
  people 50 years of age and older, but may occur
  in younger people, too. The cartilage that
  cushions the bones of the knee softens and wears
  away. The bones then rub against one another,
  causing knee pain and stiffness.
• Rheumatoid arthritis- This is a disease in which
  the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint
  becomes inflamed and thickened. This chronic
  inflammation can damage the cartilage and
  eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and
  stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most
  common form of a group of disorders termed
  "inflammatory arthritis."
• Post-traumatic arthritis- This can follow a
  serious knee injury. Fractures of the bones
  surrounding the knee or tears of the knee
  ligaments may damage the articular cartilage over
  time, causing knee pain and limiting knee
  function.

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Symptoms

• Severe knee pain that limits your everyday
  activities.
• Long-lasting knee inflammation and swelling that
  doesn't get better with rest or medications.
• A bowing in or out of your leg.
• No pain relief from NSAIDs or can't tolerate
  them.
• Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, day
  or night.

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Treatments

• Your knee will be in a bent position to expose
  all surfaces of the joint. After making an
  incision about 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25
  centimeters) long, your surgeon moves aside your
  kneecap and cuts away the damaged joint surfaces.
  After preparing the joint surfaces, the surgeon
  attaches the pieces of the artificial joint.
  Before closing the incision, he or she bends and
  rotates your knee, testing it to ensure proper
  function. The surgery lasts about two hours.

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Prevention

• For several weeks after the procedure, you might
  need to use crutches or a walker, so arrange for
  them before your surgery. Make sure you have a
  ride home from the hospital and help with
  everyday tasks, such as cooking, bathing and
  doing laundry. If you live alone, your surgeon's
  staff or hospital discharge planner can suggest a
  temporary caretaker.
• To make your home safer and easier to navigate
  during recovery, consider doing the following
• Create a living space on one floor since climbing
  stairs can be difficult.
• Install safety bars or a secure handrail in your
  shower or bath.
• Secure stairway handrails.
• Get a stable chair with a firm seat cushion and
  back, and a footstool to elevate your leg.
• Arrange for a toilet-seat riser with arms if you
  have a low toilet.
• Get a stable bench or chair for your shower.
• Remove loose rugs and cords.

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About Meddco

• Meddco.com is India's first digital pricing
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  you. You can find plenty of packages for Knee
  Replacement Surgery and Orthopaedic surgeons at
  Meddco.

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