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Total knee replacement is a type of total joint arthroplasty. Total joint arthroplasty could refer to any joint replacement.
dr suggested for knee joint replacement and hip replacement i want to answer it question from realy can avoid operation or increased cartilage in joint
the simple answer is yes, as a knee is a joint, then replacing it means the joint has been replaced.
Yes. In order to have a knee replacement done you must first have a significant amount of damage to the knee joint. That is your preexisting condition. The knee replacement itself was done to replace the damaged joint and may or may not be considered a preexisting condition.
One could consult a doctor or medical professional for knee joint replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeons perform knee joint replacement surgery in hospitals and private outpatient surgery centers.
Knee joint replacement involves replacing part or all of a knee joint that has been damaged or worn away with a prosthesis (new joint made of metal and plastic) to reduce pain and improve function.There are two types of knee joint replacement:1) Partial Knee Replacement - where only one side of the knee joint is removed and replaced with a metal and plastic prosthesis. It is sometimes known as a Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR) or Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty2) Total Knee Replacement - all the bone and cartilage at the bottom of the thigh bone (femur) and at the top of the shin bone (tibia) are removed. The entire knee joint is then replacement with a prosthesis (implant) made of metal and plastic. Also known as a TKR or Total Knee Arthroplasty.
No the knee replacement only replaces the damaged joint however it may well have removed the affected area and the pain involved.
Joint replacement has become the operation of choice for most chronic knee and hip problems, particularly because of advances in the type and quality of prostheses.
Dr. L. Bharath is the best knee replacement surgeon in Chennai. He individualizes in Knee and Hip medical procedure which incorporates essential, complex and modification joint substitutions, sport wounds and arthroscopic (keyhole) methods. He has carried out surpassing 8000 procedures in India on propelling himself on strategies and activities, explicitly, the Joint replacement surgery.
I have often heard about cortisone injections as an alternative to knee replacement but it is un heard of to have injection after the knee replacement. What is the logic behind it? Usually injections are taken to subside the pain that arise from contact of arthritic articular surfaces of knee bones. But when knee replacement is already done I do not see a reason for cortisone injection. At the same time if there is sudden severe pain in your knee after replacement surgery doctor might give you a shot of knee injection. Another possibility is if you have partial knee replacement and non operated compartment of your knee joint troubling you. Hope it helps.
The knee is a hinge joint.
Here are the criteria for when you should have a knee replacement 1) The pain in your knee is affecting your normal daily activities eg walking, stairs etc 2) Your knee pain is affecting your sleep - frequently keeps you awake or wakes you up 3) You have tried exercises to strengthen your knee for a reasonable period with no effect 4) You are in severe pain If your symptoms are not as severe as these, a Knee Joint Replacement is not needed.