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Total Knee Replacement

Understanding your options when knee pain limits daily life.

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  • DegreeMBBSKMU
  • SpecialtyFCPSOrthopaedic Surgery & Trauma
  • CertificationCHPE · CHRKMU
  • FellowshipOrthopaedic Oncology& Arthroplasty
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Overview

Knee replacement is considered when joint damage causes pain and limits movement despite other treatment. The decision is a personal one. A consultation gives you the information to weigh it with your family.

What is knee replacement?

A simple drawing to explain the idea. Your doctor will explain your own treatment.

Assessed here

Conditions assessed.

  1. 01Knee osteoarthritis and other joint wear
  2. 02Inflammatory arthritis of the knee
  3. 03Deformity (bow-leg or knock-knee) with joint damage
  4. 04Post-traumatic knee arthritis
  5. 05Review of an existing knee replacement with problems

When to consult

Consider a consultation if knee pain affects walking, stairs, sleep or independence, and simpler measures have not given enough relief.

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Good to know

What happens in a consultation

You will be asked about your symptoms and daily activities, examined, and your X-rays reviewed. Further tests may be advised. Options, including non-surgical ones, and their benefits and risks are discussed before any decision.

The usual steps

From first visit to follow-up.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    History, examination, scans reviewed.

  2. 02

    Investigations

    X-rays, blood tests, fitness check.

  3. 03

    Options

    Choices, benefits and risks discussed.

  4. 04

    Preparation

    Planning and support at home.

  5. 05

    Procedure

    What to expect, explained.

  6. 06

    Rehabilitation

    Guided physiotherapy.

  7. 07

    Follow-up

    Reviews of healing and progress.

Order and timing differ between patients. Your surgeon will explain your own plan after assessment.

Before your visit

What to bring.

  • Knee X-rays and MRI if done
  • Reports of previous treatment, injections or surgery
  • Blood tests and heart/diabetes records if available
  • A list of medicines, allergies and other conditions

Questions

Quick answers.

Am I too young or too old for knee replacement?

There is no fixed age. Suitability depends on joint damage, symptoms, health and expectations.

How long is recovery?

It differs between patients. Your surgeon can explain realistic timelines after assessing you.

General information only. Your own assessment and treatment plan can only come from a doctor who has examined you.

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