Knee Replacement Surgery: Overview

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KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY OVERVIEW
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TABLE OF CONTENT

• What is knee replacement?
• Knee joint
• When is knee replacement needed?
• Who is a good candidate for the surgery?
• Procedure
• Complications
• Recovery
• Knee replacement in India

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WHAT IS KNEE REPLACEMENT?

• Knee replacement is a surgical process done to
  resurface the knee joint.
• The procedure involves replacing a totally
  damaged, worn out, or diseased knee with an
  artificial joint to reduce functional disability
  and pain.     
• Knee replacement is also known as Knee
  Arthroplasty.

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KNEE JOINT

• Knee joint is one of the joints of the human
  system. It allows lower leg to move in relation
  to the thigh to support the weight of the body.
• Knee Joint helps in performing the following
  activities
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Running

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WHEN IS KNEE REPLACEMENT NEEDED?

• Knee replacement is major surgery. It is
  recommended if other treatments, such as steroid
  injections, or physiotherapy haven't helped in
  reducing pain or improve mobility. Most common
  reasons for undergoing this surgery are
• Arthritis (Age related arthritis)  
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (chronic arthritis
• Post traumatic Arthritis (Caused due to severe
  knee injury)
• Haemophilia
• Gout

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WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE SURGERY?

• Knee replacement surgery is suitable for a
  patient who has
• Severe knee pain and stiffness            
• Continuous pain in the knee
• Chronic Knee inflammation and swelling
• Chronic Knee deformity
• Failure of previous medical treatments used to
  cure the pain in the knee

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PROCEDURE

• Surgery is usually performed under general
  anaesthesia.
• The procedure usually takes about 1-2 hours.
• The damaged cartilage or bone is excised and
  replaced with a plastic implant or metal for
  restoration of alignment and function
• An incision of about 8-10 inches long is made
  over the knee cap area to gain access
• Once the knee is open, the surgeon rotates the
  patella outside the knee area

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• The thigh bone or femur is first bone to be
  resurfaced.
• The damaged cartilage and bone from the femur is
  cut and then resurfaced so as to fit the end part
  of the artificial prosthesis.
• The femur is then implanted and sealed with bone
  cement.
• The metal femoral component is attached to the
  end of the femur
• Bone cement is then used to seal it into place. 

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• After that tibia is resurfaced and attached with
  a metal or plastic prosthesis.
• The bottom part of the implant (the tibia tray)
  and is fit to the tibia.
• After the tibia tray is placed, a medical grade
  plastic is inserted in between the femur and
  tibia tray.
• This acts as a buffer and supports the joint
• The knee cap (patella) is readjusted according to
  the implant to ensure a proper fit.
• The knee is then bent and flexed to ensure proper
  positioning and movement.
• The procedure is completed by closing the
  incision with the help of sutures.

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COMPLICATIONS

• A few general complications that can arise after
  the surgery include
• Limping
• Infection
• Deep venous thrombosis
• Stiffness in the knee
• Cosmetic appearance (the knee may look different)
• Inequality in leg length
• Patella problem- patella (knee Cap) can get
  dislocate
• Hyperglycaemia
• Congestive heart or Haemorrhage problems (in
  extremely rare cases)

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RECOVERY

• You should follow your doctors suggestions to
  recover faster.
• Most patients can begin basic movement right
  after the surgery.
• Patient can expect to start walking with support
  before leaving the hospital.
• First post-operation visit is 4-6 weeks after the
  surgery.
• Swelling is normal for about 6 months, but can be
  reduced by regular application of ice packs.
• Patient might observe blood accumulation after
  the surgery which results in a bruised area
  around the knee. It disappears with time and is
  normal.

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KNEE REPLACEMENT IN INDIA

• Knee Replacement in India is provided by highly
  experienced orthopaedic doctors and surgeons at
  accredited hospitals.
• The hospitals in India have cutting-edge and
  modern technology
• These chains of hospitals dont compromise on the
  quality of services.
• The cost of this surgery is lower as compared to
  other western countries such as the US.
• India is the best destination to get your knee
  treatment done.

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