Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement, also known as Knee Arthroplasty is a procedure to cure debilitating pain in the knee joint

Though the illness is common among the elderly, recently it is also observed in people as early as in their 40s

Knee Replacement• Knee replacement, is a

surgical procedure of replacing worn, diseased or damaged weight-bearing surfaces of a knee joint

• Artificial surfaces (metal and plastic components) are used to relieve debilitating pain and disabilities

Several conditions lead to knee problems, the most significant one is arthritis.

Common types of arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Medial compartment (inside aspect of the knee)

Patellofemoral compartment (in front of the knee)

Lateral compartment (outside of the knee)

Components of Human Knee

Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement procedure

In partial or unicondylar knee replacement, only the affected compartment is replaced

While, in total knee replacement all three compartments of a knee are substituted

However, Knee replacement surgery is not the only way out for sufferers. Here are some alternatives to knee replacement :

Knee arthroscopy Cartilage Transplantation

Arthrodesis/Knee Fusion

Non-Surgical Alternatives

Specialized Braces

Low-Impact

Exercises

Weight Manageme

ntInjections

So, to conclude,

Though there have been several innovations and medicinal breakthroughs to treat knee pain, still knee complaints are high in quantity

Lookout for early symptoms and opt for preventive measures like exercise to keep knee joints well oiled and smooth functioning.

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