Many types of knee pain respond well to conservative treatments such as self-care measures and physical therapy. However, in some cases, knee pain can be chronic, affecting your productivity and overall life quality. If you have had knee pain for a while, you may be happy to know that Prairie Garden Medical’s multi speciality medical practice Oklahoma City offers knee replacement surgery to help ease pain and improve function.
Knee replacement is a common operation that replaces a damaged, diseased, or worn-out knee joint. Most knee joints are carried out on adults between ages 60 and 80, but adults of any age can be considered for this procedure.
Knee replacement surgery may be an option if your knee joint is worn or damaged, such that it reduces your mobility, and you experience pain even when at rest. The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is to alleviate pain and reduced function caused by osteoarthritis. You may also require surgery due to other conditions that damage your knee. They include:
The two types of knee replacement surgery are total and partial or half knee replacement. If the damage or disease affects only one part of the knee, the surgeon replaces that part only. However, if the entire joint needs replacement, the surgeon reshapes the end of the thighbone and shinbone and resurfaces the whole joint. The shinbone and thighbone are hard tubes with a soft center where the artificial parts’ ends are inserted.
If your knee ligaments are not strong enough to hold the joint together, the surgeon may place implants so the joints won’t break apart.
Like any other operation, knee replacement surgery carries a few risks that include:
There are other surgeries you can have in place of a knee replacement. However, the results are often not as good in the long term. Your specialist will recommend the best procedure for you based on factors like age and the damage’s severity. Alternatives to knee replacement surgery include:
Do you have debilitating knee pain? Consult your provider at Prairie Garden Medical to know if knee replacement surgery is a good option for you.
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