What is Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a medical procedure intended to relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. This surgery involves cutting away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap and replacing it with an artificial joint (prosthesis) made of metal alloys, high-grade plastics, and polymers.
The primary reason for undergoing knee replacement surgery is to alleviate pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Patients generally consider this surgery when non-surgical treatments like medications, walking supports, and physical therapy have not provided relief.