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KNEE REPLACEMENT (FAQs)
Q.1: Do I need a knee replacement surgery?
Regardless of your age, a severe pain in your knees may limit your daily activities such as walking, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs. However, these problems grow often over a period of time, but you don’t have to restrict your routine activities due to such pain or decreased range of motion. The major breakthroughs in orthopedic medical care have made the total knee joint replacement a feasible option for those suffering from knee joint pain. This surgery has significantly improved the quality of life of disabled patients and helped them to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
The knee replacement surgery is often considered as an option when other non-surgical ways, such as medication, physical therapy, and walking aid are no longer helpful. The surgery recreates the damaged or worn surfaces of the knee joints, and helps relieve your joint pain, corrects joint deformity and …show more content…
Though the infection around prosthetic knees after total knee replacement is a rare complication but is considered as one of the causes of failure. Wearing away of the polyethylene bearing surface (plastic surface in the knee) and implant loosening are other major causes that lead to failure of the knee replacement surgery. Moreover, an accident or injury to the artificial joint may also develop the need for revision replacement surgery.
Q.11: When can I start driving after the surgery?
Recovery times differ depending on the individual and type of surgery carried out. You will more likely to resume driving when you are able to bend your knees enough to get in and out of your car. Some patients can start driving within 8 weeks after the surgery, while others may take more time. Ideally, you will be able to drive a car confidently between 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery.
Q.12: Will I be able to walk and be independent in my toilet activities when I go
KNEE REPLACEMENT (FAQs)
Q.1: Do I need a knee replacement surgery?
Regardless of your age, a severe pain in your knees may limit your daily activities such as walking, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs. However, these problems grow often over a period of time, but you don’t have to restrict your routine activities due to such pain or decreased range of motion. The major breakthroughs in orthopedic medical care have made the total knee joint replacement a feasible option for those suffering from knee joint pain. This surgery has significantly improved the quality of life of disabled patients and helped them to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
The knee replacement surgery is often considered as an option when other non-surgical ways, such as medication, physical therapy, and walking aid are no longer helpful. The surgery recreates the damaged or worn surfaces of the knee joints, and helps relieve your joint pain, corrects joint deformity and …show more content…
Though the infection around prosthetic knees after total knee replacement is a rare complication but is considered as one of the causes of failure. Wearing away of the polyethylene bearing surface (plastic surface in the knee) and implant loosening are other major causes that lead to failure of the knee replacement surgery. Moreover, an accident or injury to the artificial joint may also develop the need for revision replacement surgery.
Q.11: When can I start driving after the surgery?
Recovery times differ depending on the individual and type of surgery carried out. You will more likely to resume driving when you are able to bend your knees enough to get in and out of your car. Some patients can start driving within 8 weeks after the surgery, while others may take more time. Ideally, you will be able to drive a car confidently between 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery.
Q.12: Will I be able to walk and be independent in my toilet activities when I go