Knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery

A treatment option for those suffering from knee osteoarthritis is a knee replacement surgery. There are many types of knee replacement surgeries, which depends on disease progression and the patient’s age.

 

How it’s done:

  • Osteotomy – a viable option for younger patients; the aim is to aid the dispersion of weight and lessen the pressure on the knee joint.
  • Unicompartment knee replacement – a partial knee replacement for those with osteoarthritis in only 1 knee.
  • Total knee replacement – A full knee replacement, suitable for older patients as a last option for treatment when other treatments were not effective.

 

A new method for knee arthroplasty

This new method of knee arthroplasty will only require an opening wound of 8-14 cm, which cuts above the knee cap and large enough for the insertion of the artificial joint. The artificial joint is of the highest quality, and certified in both the United States and Europe.

 

Strengths:

Decrease the injury inflicted upon connective tissues and muscles around the knee, allowing for a low pain and quick recovery process.

Small surgery wound.

Quick recovery time.

 

Process of the knee arthroplasty:

Prior to the surgery, a cardiologist will conduct a detailed screening on the patient to ensure a safe anesthesia or epidural process.

 

The surgery will take about 1-2 hours. A few days after the surgery, the patient will be aided to walk with a walking stick. After 5 days in the hospital and without complications, the patient can return home.

 

With advancing technology these days, the artificial joint can look and feel like the real joint.

Even more so with a precise surgical technique, patients can enjoy their artificial joint for up to 10-15 years…leading to a better quality of life.