Knee Replacement: An Overview of the Most Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Process of Knee Replacement Surgery?
Having your knee replaced involves having arthritic and damaged parts removed and replaced with artificial prosthetic joints.
A prosthetic joint works just like a real, natural, healthy joint. It allows you to go back to enjoying all the physical activities you used to enjoy without knee pain.
Must my knees be in severely bad shape before I can have them replaced?
Consult with your doctor for an answer to this question. He or she may refer you to an orthopedist for an evaluation and consultation. Once you have talked it over with your doctor and orthopedist, do some thinking about how knee replacement will affect your life. Then you can decide whether or not it is right for you.
Daily knee pain may cause you to stay off your feet and rest your knees. Unfortunately, this has a negative impact on your health, not the least of which is a weakening of the muscles around the knees. This weakening increases knee pain.
If you have tried other options like physical therapy and medication, without relief, it may be time for you to consider joint replacement.
Click here to learn more about torn ACL surgery.
Innovative MIS (Minimally Invasive Knee Joint Replacement)
Specialized techniques are used when performing MIS. That is what makes it minimally invasive. With MIS, a very small incision is made, so there is far less trauma to soft tissues.
This is a tremendous improvement over traditional knee replacement surgery in many ways. MIS can mean a very short hospital stay, a speedy recovery, and very little, if any scarring. However, MIS is not the answer for everyone.
A thorough consultation with your orthopedist will let you know whether or not MIS is the answer for you.
What risks are involved in MIS?
Even though, MIS is much less invasive than standard surgery, it is still a major operation.
Any time you have a major surgical procedure performed, there may be complications. However, most of the time, these can be avoided or dealt with successfully.
So, how soon can I go back to my regular schedule? I need to be able to drive and work!
Consulting with your doctor, orthopedist, and surgeon will help you to arrive at an answer to this question. It depends on your physical condition, the demands of your daily life, and the advice of your health care professionals.
Click here to learn more about arthroscopic knee surgery.
Having your knee replaced involves having arthritic and damaged parts removed and replaced with artificial prosthetic joints.
A prosthetic joint works just like a real, natural, healthy joint. It allows you to go back to enjoying all the physical activities you used to enjoy without knee pain.
Must my knees be in severely bad shape before I can have them replaced?
Consult with your doctor for an answer to this question. He or she may refer you to an orthopedist for an evaluation and consultation. Once you have talked it over with your doctor and orthopedist, do some thinking about how knee replacement will affect your life. Then you can decide whether or not it is right for you.
Daily knee pain may cause you to stay off your feet and rest your knees. Unfortunately, this has a negative impact on your health, not the least of which is a weakening of the muscles around the knees. This weakening increases knee pain.
If you have tried other options like physical therapy and medication, without relief, it may be time for you to consider joint replacement.
Click here to learn more about torn ACL surgery.
Innovative MIS (Minimally Invasive Knee Joint Replacement)
Specialized techniques are used when performing MIS. That is what makes it minimally invasive. With MIS, a very small incision is made, so there is far less trauma to soft tissues.
This is a tremendous improvement over traditional knee replacement surgery in many ways. MIS can mean a very short hospital stay, a speedy recovery, and very little, if any scarring. However, MIS is not the answer for everyone.
A thorough consultation with your orthopedist will let you know whether or not MIS is the answer for you.
What risks are involved in MIS?
Even though, MIS is much less invasive than standard surgery, it is still a major operation.
Any time you have a major surgical procedure performed, there may be complications. However, most of the time, these can be avoided or dealt with successfully.
So, how soon can I go back to my regular schedule? I need to be able to drive and work!
Consulting with your doctor, orthopedist, and surgeon will help you to arrive at an answer to this question. It depends on your physical condition, the demands of your daily life, and the advice of your health care professionals.
Click here to learn more about arthroscopic knee surgery.
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience focusing on knee surgery. After 19 years of practice, he opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, knee surgery and ACL Reconstruction in Phoenix, Arizona.
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