7 Things to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
Persons with repeat knee injuries or age-related knee cartilage degeneration experience knee stiffness decreased mobility and at times severe pain that is managed by hazardous pain killer drugs. If you do not respond well to multiple conservative methods of treatment, your doctor will recommend you undergo a partial or full knee arthroplasty, or in laymen terms, a knee replacement procedure. Below you will find 7 Important Things to Know about knee replacement surgery: There are 2 major types of knee replacement surgeries, full and partial. A full joint replacement is not recommended for younger patients since an average life span for metal or ceramic prosthesis is around 10-15 years, therefore it may wear out sooner which may require additional surgery that is not recommended. Partial knee replacement is more suitable for younger candidates with considerable cartilage damage caused by diseases or injuries. The successful knee surgery outcomes strongly depend on the careful pati...