Total knee replacement Surgery

You can't walk, climb stairs, or get up from a chair. You've tried medicines, injections, and physical therapy. There is nothing like working. If so, it may be time to consider knee replacement surgery and if you choose knee replacement surgery, you should also be aware of the types of surgeries your surgeon can perform.

There are 5 main types of knee replacement surgery.

1. Cartilage restoration: Cartilage repair surgery is an option to grow new, healthy cartilage in areas that have been injured by sports injuries or knee arthritis.

2. Revision knee replacement: Revision knee replacement is a difficult and complex procedure, including initial surgical removal of the component, restoration of bone stock, and implant selection. With primary, the goal is to achieve a well-aligned, well-balanced and pain-free joint with maximal patellofemoral articulation.

3. Patellofemoral replacement: Patellofemoral replacement is a type of partial knee replacement, in which only part of the knee is regenerated. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement in patients with bone and cartilage damage limited to the lower part of the patella and a channel-like groove in the femur within the patella. This condition is called patellofemoral arthritis.

4. Partial knee replacement: Partial knee replacement (PKR) is a surgical procedure in which only part of the damaged knee is replaced. It can replace the medial part, the lateral part, or the knee cap.

5. Total knee replacement: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most cost-effective and successful surgeries in orthopaedics. It provides reliable results for patients suffering from end-stage degenerative hip osteoarthritis. Specifically, it can relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.


If you are suffering from knee pain, it's time to consult the Best knee replacement surgeon in Delhi NCR   - Dr Atul Mishra


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