TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
What is Total Knee Replacement?
Total knee replacement, or TKR, also called knee arthroplasty, refers to a surgical procedure in which a knee joint affected by arthritis is resurfaced with an artificial implant (prosthesis) designed to relieve pain, enhance mobility, and restore the function of the knee. People suffering from severe arthritis or knee joint damage undergo the procedure in an effort to improve their overall knee health.
Why Do You Need Total Knee Replacement?
Severe Osteoarthritis
The most common reason, degenerative osteoarthritis due to weather or other factors, significantly increases cartilage loss and causes joint pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune disease which is more severe because of self-inflicted inflammation of the joints in the body leading to growth or deformation of joints.
Severe Pain & Stiffness
Pain that at its worst restricts mobility, targeting daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for a short duration.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
This is damage caused to the knee joint due to fractures or other damaging injuries.
Knee Deformities
Include both vascular bowing of the legs as well as joints becoming loose and unstable.
Failed Previous Surgeries
All other treatments, medication & therapies fail to provide relief.
Hospital
Stay
2-3 days (some patients prefer going home on the same day of surgery.
Complete Healing
Up to 1 year – For returning to all activities, including high-impact ones
Initial Recovery (6 Weeks)
Patients are able to walk with minimal support and are expected to engage in light daily activities.
Full Recovery (3-6 Months)
Patients regain mobility and full functionality, so normal activities may be resumed.