There are two most common types of knee replacement surgery which include:
Most knee replacement surgeries target the whole knee joint, called a total knee replacement. But some people opt for a partial knee replacement.
In order to understand the difference, we should first know the three compartments or sections of the knee:
While a total knee replacement addresses all three sections, the partial knee replacement fixes a single section. Usually, only young adults with symptoms in just one knee section opt for a partial replacement.
Taking into account the condition of the knee and the patient’s general health, an orthopaedic surgeon will help in choosing the best option.
People suffering from the following conditions should get a knee replacement surgery:
Once the patient and surgeon decide to go ahead with knee replacement surgery, they may require:
On the day of operation, the patient will receive anaesthesia to prevent pain during the surgery. It will be either a general anaesthetic or a regional (spinal block). The anaesthesia team will decide what type of anaesthesia suits the patient.
Knee replacement operation takes close to an hour or two. During the surgery the surgical team will:
After knee arthroplasty, the patient will be moved to a recovery room. The healthcare team at the hospital will watch the patient for a while to make sure they wake up from the anaesthesia without any complications. The team will also monitor the vital signs and pain level of the patient.
During the hospital stay, the healthcare team will encourage the patient to move your foot and ankle that will increase the blood flow to the leg muscles and help prevent swelling and blood clots.
Rarely, people who get knee replacement surgery go home the same day. If a patient has to stay in the hospital, it will most likely be for one more day. The time spent in the hospital is based on medical needs.
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Medicines prescribed by the doctor may help control and relieve pain. The patient will most likely receive blood thinners and wear a support hose or compression boots to protect further against clotting and swelling.
The patient will also be asked to perform frequent breathing exercises and gradually increase the activity level.
The day after surgery, a physiotherapist will the patient to exercise the new knee. After leaving the hospital, patients continue physiotherapy at home. Patients have to perform these exercises regularly, as instructed.
Although knee replacement surgery is a very safe procedure, some rare complications may occur which include:
After going home, the patient should call their doctor immediately if they develop any of these symptoms:
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