Knee Replacement: An Overview of the Most Frequently Asked Questions
What's involved in knee replacement?
Having your knee replaced involves having arthritic and damaged parts removed and replaced with artificial prosthetic joints.
Your new, efficient, artificial prosthetic joint will perform just like a young, healthy, undamaged, natural joint. You will be able to enjoy physical activities without fear of pain.
Must my knees be in severely bad shape before I can have them replaced?
You are the only person who can make this decision. Once you have an evaluation by an orthopedist, you will just need to consider the procedure and the effect it will make on your life, and decide for yourself.
If you are having knee pain every day, you may respond by resting your knees. When you do this, the muscles around the knee become weaker. That means that you will have more knee pain.
If you have tried all the other options, like bracing, physical therapy, and medication, but they have not helped, it may be time for you to consider knee replacement.
Click here to learn more about surgery for ACL tear.
Innovative MIS (Minimally Invasive Knee Joint Replacement)
Specialized techniques are used when performing MIS. That is what makes it minimally invasive. With MIS, a very small incision is made, so there is far less trauma to soft tissues.
When MIS is used, it has many benefits over standard knee replacement surgery. Patients who have MIS experience shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, and little, if any scarring. MIS is not, however, the appropriate choice for all patients.
Your orthopedist is the only one who can really tell you if MIS is the right procedure for you.
What are the risks of MIS?
Even though, MIS is much less invasive than standard surgery, it is still a major operation.
Any time you have a major surgical procedure performed, there may be complications. However, most of the time, these can be avoided or dealt with successfully.
As for driving and working, how long must I wait to return to my regular daily activities?
Consulting with your doctor, orthopedist, and surgeon will help you to arrive at an answer to this question. It depends on your physical condition, the demands of your daily life, and the advice of your health care professionals.
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Having your knee replaced involves having arthritic and damaged parts removed and replaced with artificial prosthetic joints.
Your new, efficient, artificial prosthetic joint will perform just like a young, healthy, undamaged, natural joint. You will be able to enjoy physical activities without fear of pain.
Must my knees be in severely bad shape before I can have them replaced?
You are the only person who can make this decision. Once you have an evaluation by an orthopedist, you will just need to consider the procedure and the effect it will make on your life, and decide for yourself.
If you are having knee pain every day, you may respond by resting your knees. When you do this, the muscles around the knee become weaker. That means that you will have more knee pain.
If you have tried all the other options, like bracing, physical therapy, and medication, but they have not helped, it may be time for you to consider knee replacement.
Click here to learn more about surgery for ACL tear.
Innovative MIS (Minimally Invasive Knee Joint Replacement)
Specialized techniques are used when performing MIS. That is what makes it minimally invasive. With MIS, a very small incision is made, so there is far less trauma to soft tissues.
When MIS is used, it has many benefits over standard knee replacement surgery. Patients who have MIS experience shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, and little, if any scarring. MIS is not, however, the appropriate choice for all patients.
Your orthopedist is the only one who can really tell you if MIS is the right procedure for you.
What are the risks of MIS?
Even though, MIS is much less invasive than standard surgery, it is still a major operation.
Any time you have a major surgical procedure performed, there may be complications. However, most of the time, these can be avoided or dealt with successfully.
As for driving and working, how long must I wait to return to my regular daily activities?
Consulting with your doctor, orthopedist, and surgeon will help you to arrive at an answer to this question. It depends on your physical condition, the demands of your daily life, and the advice of your health care professionals.
Click here to learn more about knee arthroscopy. - 17268
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience focusing on knee surgery. After 19 years of practice, he opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, knee surgery and ACL Reconstruction in Phoenix, Arizona.
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