Knee Joint Replacement
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Knee joint replacement is a surgery done to replace a damaged or diseased knee joint with a suitable artificial joint.
Knee joint replacement surgery is done when the surfaces of the joint are no longer smooth and the cartilage lining has worn away. This makes the knee painful and stiff.
Knee joint replacement is recommended for:
The operation is generally done under general anesthesia or with a spinal or epidural anesthesia.
A surgical cut is made over the affected knee. The kneecap is positioned suitably and the ends of theKnee Joint Replacement thigh bone and shin bone are cut to fit the artificial joint. The undersurface of the knee cap is trimmed to allow the surgeon to place an artificial piece. Implants are different for men and women to account for differences in their anatomy.
A special bone cement is used and the two parts of the prosthesis are attached onto the ends of the femur, tibia and undersurface of the patella. Plastic is used on the end of the tibia and patella while metal is opted to be used on the end of the femur. A mini-surgical cut is sometimes done to avoid cutting the tendon on the front of the knee. Difficulty of the surgery is that there would be lack of a clear view for the surgeon. Otherwise this ensures a faster and less painful recovery.
A foley catheter may be inserted during surgery to monitor the function of your kidneys and hydration level. This will be removed on the second or third day after surgery.
In rare cases displacement or loosening of the artificial joint can occur. An infection in the area can lead to removal of the joint
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