Do you have problems while walking and climbing stairs?
Are you suffering from osteoarthritis?
If yes, then knee replacement can be the right treatment for you.
Knee pain is a common issue among people between 50 to 80 years. For some, the pain is so severe that it hinders their day-to-day life. But now, there are options available like knee replacement that can help you lead an active life
Dr. PB Das is one of the finest and highly experienced and one of the top orthopedic doctor in Bhubaneswar for knee replacement. He is an expert in joint replacement surgery, having a special interest in robotic arthroplasty.
Below we have provided complete information about knee replacement surgery.
Reason for knee replacement
If you have osteoarthritis, you will almost certainly require knee replacement surgery. This disorder causes the cartilage in your joints to break down, limiting your movement and causing pain.
Everyday tasks like bending your legs, walking, and climbing stairs become more challenging. Because your knees are unstable, they may bulge or give way.
The other reasons for knee replacement are:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Knee injury
- Fractures
- Torn cartilage or ligaments
Dr. PB Das may recommend knee replacement surgery if the damage to your knee is irreversible and other medical treatments are not helpful.
Knee replacement procedure
Before the surgery, you will be given either general or spinal anaesthesia. During the procedure, Dr. Sandeep Singh will remove the diseased cartilage and the diseased bone from where the thigh bone and shin bone meet the knee joint.
He will replace this with a metal implant after preparing the joint surfaces. Before closing the incision, he will ensure it is functioning correctly by bending and rotating your knee.