A total knee joint replacement surgery is the process to replace the diseased knee with artificial implant. Knee joint is a hinge joint that provides support to the whole body to walk. It is placed in the knee, where thighbone or femur) adjoins the large bone (tibia) of the lower leg. In total knee replacement surgery, the best orthopaedic surgeon removes the end of femur bone and replace it with a metal implant.
When total knee joint replacement surgery is considered?
Patients with highly damaged knee due to progressive arthritis, trauma, or other rare joint destructive conditions. However, osteoarthritis is seen to be the most prominent reason for knee replacement. Regardless of the reason behind knee joint damage, the increasing pain and difficulties in carrying everyday work leads to total knee joint replacement surgery. The decision behind going under the surgery is not easy and involves a lot of pre-operative evaluation.
Before deciding on knee replacement surgery, the best orthopaedic surgeon will evaluate the other adjacent joints (hip and ankle). It ensures optimal outcome and recovery after going through the surgery. A knee joint adjacent to a severely damaged joint never delivers expected results and can be more painful than normal. Also, the best orthopaedic surgeon will review all medications that the patient is taking such as Blood-thinning medications warfarin and anti-inflammatory medications aspirin etc. The patient also needs to go through routine blood tests for liver and kidney function and urine tests for anemia, abnormal metabolism or any infection. Chest X-ray and EKG are performed to ensure lung & heart’s health.
When all these are done, then only best orthopaedic surgeon prescribes to go under total knee replacement surgery.

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