One of the most common problems that people face in old age is knee pain. This pain is sometimes due to a ruptured ligament or cartilage. Diseases such as arthritis of the knee or knee wear that cause severe pain in the patient's knee force the patient to choose knee replacement surgery. However, doctors generally advise their patients about weight loss, proper nutrition, and exercise before surgery. Patients can also use anti-inflammatory and sedative drugs; But they should know that these drugs lose their effect after a limited time. After that, patients experience chronic and persistent pain in their knee, which causes them to face major problems in their daily lives. As a result, they are forced to undergo knee replacement surgery.
When is a knee replacement performed?
The knee is the largest joint in the body, which has both a hinged motion, which means bending and straightening, and some rotational movements. The knee is made up of the femur, tibia, patella, ligaments and tendons. It is important to note that the knee joint is more prone to injury than other joints due to the force exerted on it. You should know that there is force and pressure on your knees when walking, climbing stairs, and even sitting. But the stress of overweight and strenuous physical exercise can sometimes lead to fractures, dislocations, or even detachments.
In fact, knee replacement surgery is performed when the pain caused by arthritis of the knee joint can no longer be controlled by medication and affects the patient's daily life. The function of the artificial joints that are implanted in the patient's body is normal and depending on the conditions and method of use, it can be said that they have a long life. But in any case, if the joint suffers from additional pressure such as excessive pressure due to overweight or strenuous physical exercise, as mentioned before, it will suffer a fracture, dislocation or detachment.
How is this surgery performed?
Knee replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon. After knee replacement surgery, the patient needs to receive accurate and regular treatment of rehabilitation services. The patient should receive the necessary postoperative instructions on wound care, proper nutrition, and rehabilitation exercises from a physiotherapist. Knee replacement is a type of orthopedic surgery in which the articular surface of the femur and tibia is replaced with an artificial surface. The main purpose of this operation is to eliminate the pain caused by knee wear, arthritis and rheumatism in order to create a favorable range of motion for the patient and also to correct the deformity in the knee.
A knee orthopedic surgeon performs this operation when the patient is in pain or their bones are worn together. There are several types of knee replacement surgery. The orthopedic surgeon will help the patient choose the right surgery option based on their experience.
- Complete knee replacement surgery
- Minor knee replacement surgery
- Knee replacement surgery (patellofemoral arthroplasty)
- Corrective knee replacement surgery