Knee Replacement Surgery is a method to replace a damaged or worn knee joint with an artificial joint. The medical term for this type of surgery is “Arthroplasty”. Knee Replacement aims to relieve knee pain and improve movement. There are two types of knee surgery, depending on the condition of the knee.
Total Knee Replacement
This may be necessary if the whole knee joint is damaged
Partial (Half) Knee Replacement
This is carried out if only one part of the knee joint needs to be replaced.
Medical Conditions that may make a Knee Replacement necessary
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Haemophilia
- Gout
- Damage to the Knee Joint because of Old Trauma
When you should go for a Knee Replacement in Hisar?
If you have already tried all the other non-surgical methods, and your pain is severe, even when resting you need Knee Replacement Surgery. Most people who undergo Knee Replacement Surgery in India tend to be aged between 60 and 80. Knee Replacements are also likely to last longer in older and typically less active people.
Benefits of Knee Replacement in Hisar by Dr Amit Saini
- Improved Range of Motion
- Earlier Return of Activities
- Immediate Physical Therapy
- Smaller Incisions