The explanations provided are designed to explain what patients should expect before, during and after their hospital stay and assist patients in achieving highest possible level of limb functioning.
Surgical Intervention and Considerations: Primary Knee Surgery
Knee surgery is done keeping in consideration problems related to areas like –
· Femur (thigh bone)
· Tibia (shin bone)
· Patella (kneecap)
The implants are done using combination of latest surgical methods and specialized tools that assist in effectively replacing lost ligament stability and motion.
Knee Surgery
Total knee replacement relates to resurfacing bones of knee joints by use of prosthesis. Being one of most important orthopaedic surgical advances in this field, Primary Joint Replacement Surgery for knee has seen advancements with the improvements in used surgical materials and techniques, thus increasing the effectiveness of the procedures. Further, with all done implants usually cemented to prepared bone surfaces, Total Knee Replacement has emerged as a safe and reliable procedure if performed under trained and experienced hands.
The three surfaces of the knee that may become painful and require surfaces replacements include:
· Femoral - Covering the thighbone
· Tibial - Covering the top of shinbone
· Patellar - Covering the underside of kneecap
Before Surgery Procedures -
Medical clearance – The surgeon may recommend general medical evaluation to ensure patients are healthy and fit for surgery. Some of these tests include:
· Blood samples
· EKGs
· Echocardiograms
· Urine samples
Indications for Knee Replacement Surgery -
Joint Pain relief is the primary reason for knee replacement with expected benefits from limb realignment, reduced pain and functional improvement. The reduced knee function accompanies stiff and painful knee and requires knee replacement operation to improve their functionality.
Role of Implants -
We are using latest knee replacement implants that deliver good post operative results. Backed by rich expertise in total knee replacement, we have with us complete solutions for almost any indications related to knee surgery. The present day knee care system and processes are designed to deliver excellent results for both patients and surgeons.
Materials Used for Implants -
Titanium and Cobalt-Chrome Alloys - The current scientific advances made in the field of metallurgy has resulted in use of titanium and cobalt-chrome alloys. These are effectively used for femoral and tibial implants.
Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene Polymers - Being low friction plastic component, this act as spacers and articulating surface between two metal components.
Post Hospital Discharge -
Some of the activities that need to be performed by patients post their discharge from hospitals includes:
· Continue using CPM and towel roll/other exercises as directed by surgeon
· Continue performing knee exercises taught by PTs
· Talk with surgeon about timeline for returning to higher level of daily activities
Benefits of Knee Replacement -
Some of the derived benefits that accompany a successful knee replacement operation include:
· No joint pain or significant reduction in it
· Increased mobility in day-today operations
· Correction of angular leg deformity
· Increased strength of the leg
· Improved quality of life
Complications after Knee Replacement -
Generally Knee replacement surgery is very successful and complications are uncommon. But considering complexity of procedures performed, complications can occur following knee replacement surgery. These include:
· Excessive swelling/bleeding
· Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis)
· Pulmonary embolism (PE)
· Phlebitis
· Neurovascular damage
· Skin healing problems
· Peri- and intra-articular infection
· Stiff joint (arthrofibrosis)
· Early loosening of implants
· Allergy to metal parts of implants
Surgical Intervention and Considerations: Primary Knee Surgery
Knee surgery is done keeping in consideration problems related to areas like –
· Femur (thigh bone)
· Tibia (shin bone)
· Patella (kneecap)
The implants are done using combination of latest surgical methods and specialized tools that assist in effectively replacing lost ligament stability and motion.
Knee Surgery
Total knee replacement relates to resurfacing bones of knee joints by use of prosthesis. Being one of most important orthopaedic surgical advances in this field, Primary Joint Replacement Surgery for knee has seen advancements with the improvements in used surgical materials and techniques, thus increasing the effectiveness of the procedures. Further, with all done implants usually cemented to prepared bone surfaces, Total Knee Replacement has emerged as a safe and reliable procedure if performed under trained and experienced hands.
The three surfaces of the knee that may become painful and require surfaces replacements include:
· Femoral - Covering the thighbone
· Tibial - Covering the top of shinbone
· Patellar - Covering the underside of kneecap
Before Surgery Procedures -
Medical clearance – The surgeon may recommend general medical evaluation to ensure patients are healthy and fit for surgery. Some of these tests include:
· Blood samples
· EKGs
· Echocardiograms
· Urine samples
Indications for Knee Replacement Surgery -
Joint Pain relief is the primary reason for knee replacement with expected benefits from limb realignment, reduced pain and functional improvement. The reduced knee function accompanies stiff and painful knee and requires knee replacement operation to improve their functionality.
Role of Implants -
We are using latest knee replacement implants that deliver good post operative results. Backed by rich expertise in total knee replacement, we have with us complete solutions for almost any indications related to knee surgery. The present day knee care system and processes are designed to deliver excellent results for both patients and surgeons.
Materials Used for Implants -
Titanium and Cobalt-Chrome Alloys - The current scientific advances made in the field of metallurgy has resulted in use of titanium and cobalt-chrome alloys. These are effectively used for femoral and tibial implants.
Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene Polymers - Being low friction plastic component, this act as spacers and articulating surface between two metal components.
Post Hospital Discharge -
Some of the activities that need to be performed by patients post their discharge from hospitals includes:
· Continue using CPM and towel roll/other exercises as directed by surgeon
· Continue performing knee exercises taught by PTs
· Talk with surgeon about timeline for returning to higher level of daily activities
Benefits of Knee Replacement -
Some of the derived benefits that accompany a successful knee replacement operation include:
· No joint pain or significant reduction in it
· Increased mobility in day-today operations
· Correction of angular leg deformity
· Increased strength of the leg
· Improved quality of life
Complications after Knee Replacement -
Generally Knee replacement surgery is very successful and complications are uncommon. But considering complexity of procedures performed, complications can occur following knee replacement surgery. These include:
· Excessive swelling/bleeding
· Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis)
· Pulmonary embolism (PE)
· Phlebitis
· Neurovascular damage
· Skin healing problems
· Peri- and intra-articular infection
· Stiff joint (arthrofibrosis)
· Early loosening of implants
· Allergy to metal parts of implants