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KNEE REPLACEMENT
SURGERY
Knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) is surgery to replace all or some of your knee joint. Your surgeon will replace damaged cartilage and bone with a prosthetic joint. It can take up to a year to recover fully after a knee replacement, but you’ll be able to resume some of your usual activities gradually as you heal.
What is knee replacement surgery?
A knee replacement is surgery to replace all or some of your knee joint. It’s a type of procedure called an arthroplasty (joint replacement).
A surgeon will remove damaged parts of your natural knee joint and replace them with an artificial joint (a prosthesis) made of metal and plastic.
Reasons for having a knee replacement
A knee replacement may be recommended if knee pain is having a big effect on your life and alternatives to a knee replacement have not worked.
Most people who have a knee replacement have pain and movement problems caused by osteoarthritis (a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff).
Other conditions a knee replacement may be used to treat include gout and sports injuries, but this is not common.
The knee usually moves smoothly because the ends of the bones are covered with a layer of tough tissue called cartilage. If the cartilage is worn away by osteoarthritis or damaged by an injury, the bones rub against each other, making your joint painful and stiff.
During a knee replacement, the damaged parts of your knee are replaced with metal and plastic parts.
Knee replacements are usually very successful and result in no pain in the knee and better movement.
Types of knee replacement
Your surgeon will recommend either a total or partial knee replacement:
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Total knee replacement: Total knee replacement is the most common type of knee replacement. Your surgeon will replace all three areas of your knee joint — the inside (medial), outside (lateral) and under your kneecap (patellofemoral).
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Partial knee replacement: A partial knee replacement is just what it sounds like. Your surgeon will only replace some areas of your knee joint — usually if only one or two areas are damaged. Partial knee replacements are more common in younger adults who’ve experienced an injury or trauma.
How common is knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacements are one of the most common types of arthroplasties. Surgeons in the U.S. perform more than 850,000 knee replacements each year.
Affordable Costs: Turkey offers high-quality healthcare services at more affordable costs compared to many European and American countries. This provides a significant advantage, especially for specialized treatments like KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
What happens after a knee replacement?
After surgery, you’ll be moved to a recovery room. Your surgery team will keep an eye on you for a few hours to make sure you wake up from the anesthesia without complications. They’ll also monitor your vital signs and pain level.
Some people who have knee replacement surgery go home the same day. You might need to stay in the hospital overnight. Your surgeon will tell you when it’s safe for you to go home.
Plan your treatment
Do not postpone your treatment
Knee replacement surgery
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Cartilage and meniscus repair – We offer a very specialized type of expertise that replaces missing cartilage and meniscal tissue, often with arthroscopy (a minimally invasive surgical technique).
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Knee fracture surgery – In many cases, kneecap fractures are a result of trauma. We will decide if realignment is all you need to allow it to heal properly or if surgery is the best option to repair the broken bone.
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Kneecap / lateral release surgery – If you have a dislocated kneecap that has not responded to conservative treatment, a lateral release technique may be recommended.
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Neuro-orthopaedic surgery – For patients with neurological injuries such as stiff knee gaits due to cerebral palsy or stroke, or knee contractures due to trauma, inflammatory conditions or congenital deformities, we offer unique neuro-orthopaedic expertise. Through various surgical techniques such as soft-tissue release, osteotomies (removing a part of the bone), femoral shortening, hamstring lengthening and rectus transfer, patients can find new life.
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Partial knee replacement – This procedure replaces only a few parts of the knee. Our surgeons will decide to replace the medial, lateral or patellofemoral compartments of the knee joint. We offer traditional and robotic partial knee replacements.
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Total knee replacement – This surgery removes all of the bone and cartilage on the end of the thigh bone (femur) and top of the shin bone (tibia). A metal and plastic knee replacement implant is then placed in to function as a new knee joint. We offer traditional and robotic total knee replacement surgeries.
What Activities Will I Be Able To Engage In
What Activities Will I Be Able To Engage In
Most patients require an assistive device for approximately 3 weeks after knee replacement surgery although this varies significantly from patient to patient.
You will also be able to do low-impact exercise such as riding a stationary bike, walking, and swimming after 68 weeks. Your physical therapist can advise you on introducing new activities during this time.
You should avoid running, jumping, as well as other high-impact activities.