Knee replacement surgery can help reduce pain and restore normal function in severely damaged knee joints. It is also called knee arthroplasty which means “the surgical repair of the knee”. Arthroplasty involves the surgical reconstruction and replacement of degenerated joints, using artificial joints (prosthesis) comprised of premium plastics, metal alloys, and polymers.
A joint replacement can relieve pain, correct foot deformities and help you return to normal activities. If you are confused about whether you actually require total knee replacement surgery, then keep reading this blog.
When do people need a total knee replacement?
Total knee replacement may be suitable for you when:
Tried every non-surgical method but the pain is not getting better.
It may be the right time to think about the total knee replacement surgery if you’ve tried exercise, physical therapy, and pain medication, but your pain isn’t relieving.
The symptoms of arthritis are interfering with your daily activities.
If your arthritis is making it difficult for you to sleep, walk or go to work, you may need to consider knee replacement surgery.
There is swelling and stiffness in your knees.
A large portion of the damaged, inflamed tissue inside your knee that causes stiffness and swelling is removed during total knee replacement surgery.
Have a knee injury
If you were born with a deformity or if the injury has caused a deformity in your knee, a total knee replacement may be a great option. Knee replacement surgery can repair damaged knee joints and make them function normally again.
Feel pain even while resting
Most knee pain gets worse when you use your knee while walking, running, or exercising. However, if you experience moderate to severe knee pain even when the knee is not in use, you may need surgery.
Your leg bows in our out
An artificial knee joint is substituted for damaged portions of your knee joint during knee replacement surgery. If your leg bows in or out, this artificial joint can fix it.
You want to continue physically activities
Artificial knee joints can have a lifespan of 15 to 25 years. Knee replacement surgery may be a suitable option if you enjoy running, trekking, skiing or other such activities, but your knee pain makes it impossible to do such things.
You want a long lasting relief
A majority of people who have had a knee replacement surgery about 20 years ago still find them to be functioning well. So, if you want a long term relief from you knee pain, knee replacement surgery is the best option.
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