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What are the Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery?

There are several types of knee replacement surgery, which include: ACL Surgery, Total knee replacement, Partial knee replacements and Arthroscopy.

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What are the Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery?

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  1. What are the Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery?

  2. Index • Knee Pain • Symptoms of Knee Pain • Knee Replacement Surgery • Types of Knee Surgery • Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery • Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery

  3. Knee Pain

  4. Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that bring people to their doctor. • It can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury or by an underlying disorder, such as arthritis pain. • With today's increasingly active, the number of knee problems is rising. • Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments. Treatment will vary depending on the cause.

  5. Symptoms of Knee Pain • The severity of knee pain may vary depending on the condition of the problem. Symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: • Stiffness and swelling • Instability and weakness • Popping or crunching noises • Redness and warmth to the touch • Inability to fully straighten the knee

  6. Knee Replacement Surgery

  7. Knee problem limits patients activities of daily living due to pain and limited mobility. • Knee replacement surgery may be able to help patients resume a healthy lifestyle. • However, depending on the patient's underlying condition and overlying health, the patient may never be without pain, even after knee replacement surgery.

  8. Types of Knee Surgery • There are several types of Knee surgery. • Below are some most common types of knee surgery, which include: • ACL Surgery repairs the anterior cruciate ligament in the middle of the knee joint. • Total knee replacement replaces the entire knee joint.

  9. Partial knee replacements that replace only one side of the joint. • Arthroscopyto look inside the knee joint and wash out any debris there.

  10. Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery • There are several benefits of knee replacement surgery. These include: • Improved mobility • Freedom from pain • Improved quality of life - Everyday activities and exercise are easier.

  11. Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery • Most of the physicians recommend non-surgical treatments first before considering a knee replacement. • Diet • Losing weight will help you to reduce the strain on the knee.

  12. Exercise • Even though this may be tough for you because of the pain, there's usually some form of non-impact exercise that you can start smoothly and which will improve the strength and flexibility of your knee. • Drug • Painkillers may help you to reduce your pain in your joint while non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, which may help if your knee is swollen.

  13. Thank You

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