

Severe arthritis, knee injuries
Why do get this surgery?
What does the surgeon do in the surgery?
Knee replacement surgery replaces damaged cartilage and bone in the knee joint with durable metal or plastic implants. This procedure is ideal for patients with severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic injuries causing chronic pain and limited mobility. Surgeons use advanced techniques like 3D imaging to customize implants for precise alignment, reducing tissue damage and speeding recovery. Minimally invasive approaches allow outpatient procedures with same-day discharge, leveraging regional anesthesia to minimize complications.
Recovery involves physical therapy to restore flexibility, with most patients resuming daily activities within 6 weeks. Innovations like robotic-assisted surgery improve accuracy, making knee replacements a reliable solution for lasting pain relief.
How successful is this surgery?
What can go wrong in surgery?
90-95%
Infection (1-2%), blood clots (1-3%), implant loosening (5% over 10 years)