🔪There are two types of knee arthroplasty: partial and total knee replacement.
🦴The surgery involves replacing damaged components of the knee joint with a metal alloy.
👨⚕️Eligibility for knee replacement surgery is based on age and the extent of knee damage.
🔬Pre-operative imaging, such as MRI or CT scans, helps plan the procedure and determine prosthesis size.
⏳The prosthesis typically lasts a few decades, making age a factor in surgery timing.
What are the different types of knee replacement surgeries?
—There are two types: partial and total knee arthroplasty.
Who is eligible for knee replacement surgery?
—Eligibility depends on age and the extent of knee damage. Typically, individuals aged 60 or older are considered.
What is the recovery process like after knee replacement surgery?
—Recovery includes physical therapy, pain management, and gradually increasing activity levels. It can take several months to fully recover.
Is knee replacement surgery a permanent solution?
—The prosthesis typically lasts for a few decades. Eventually, a revision surgery may be needed.
What are the common types of arthritis that lead to knee replacement surgery?
—Osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis), and traumatic knee injuries are common causes.
00:00Knee replacement surgeries, known as knee arthroplasties, involve replacing damaged components of the knee joint with a metal alloy.
00:22There are two types of knee arthroplasty: partial and total knee replacement. In a partial knee arthroplasty, only specific components are replaced.
01:34Eligibility for knee replacement surgery is based on age, often 60 or older, and the extent of knee damage.
03:19Pre-operative imaging, such as MRI or CT scans, helps in planning the surgery and determining the size of the prosthesis.
05:50The recovery process after knee replacement surgery involves physical therapy, pain management, and gradually increasing activity levels. Full recovery may take several months.
