Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Overview

Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a highly effective procedure in which a damaged or worn-out knee joint is replaced with an artificial implant. This surgery is typically recommended for individuals suffering from severe knee pain, stiffness, or disability due to conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic knee injuries.

During the procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged parts of the knee joint and replaces them with metal and plastic components designed to mimic the natural movement of the knee. Advances in surgical techniques and implant materials have made TKR a highly successful treatment, offering significant pain relief, improved mobility, and a better quality of life for patients.

Total Knee Replacement restores function and relieves pain with advanced implants.

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Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic technology allows for highly accurate and customized knee replacements.

Patient-Specific Implants

Advances in implant materials and design, including 3D printing and customized implants.

Outpatient and Shorter Hospital Stays

With the advancements in surgical techniques and pain management, many patients now undergo Total Knee Replacement surgery.

Improved Implant Materials

Modern knee implants use high-strength materials such as cobalt-chromium alloys which are more durable and wear-resistant, leading to longer-lasting results.

Process Involves

Preoperative Preparation : Imaging (X-rays, MRIs) and surgical planning are done, including anesthesia options.
Surgical Procedure : The surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone, then places metal and plastic components to form a new joint.
Adjustments : The implant’s alignment is verified, and soft tissues are balanced for proper knee function.
Postoperative Care : Pain management and early physical therapy start immediately after surgery.
Post-Surgery : Pain management and early physical therapy start immediately after surgery.
Recovery : Hospital stay for 1-3 days, followed by rehabilitation and follow-up appointments to ensure healing and regain mobility.

Condition

Osteoarthritis: The most common form of arthritis, where the cartilage in the knee joint breaks down, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the knee joints and can lead to severe damage.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis: Arthritis that develops following a knee injury, such as fractures or ligament damage.
Knee Deformities: Conditions like bow-leggedness or knock-knees that result from abnormal bone structure or degeneration.

Advances in Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Longer-Lasting Implants

With improvements in implant materials and design, new prostheses are more durable and long-lasting, often offering up to 20-30 years of functionality, which reduces the need for revision surgeries.

Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement

In cases where only one part of the knee is damaged, robotic technology allows for partial knee replacement, which is less invasive than total replacement and offers faster recovery times and more natural knee function.

Faster Recovery and Rehabilitation

Advances in pain management, such as the use of nerve blocks and local anesthesia techniques, along with early mobilization strategies, allow for faster recovery. Patients often begin physical therapy within a day or two after surgery to regain strength and mobility.

Computer-Assisted and Robotic Surgery

Computer navigation and robot-assisted systems are now widely used to enhance precision during TKR surgery. These technologies allow surgeons to plan and execute the procedure with greater accuracy, ensuring optimal alignment and placement of the prosthetic components, which improves the longevity and functionality of the joint.