Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint Replacement Surgery Consultation::Surgery::Rehabilitation

The Surgical Procedure

Types of Implants

knee replacement surgery - uni knee implant,

Used to replace part of joint involved in the diseased process.

knee replacement surgery - Scorpio Knee Replacement,

knee replacement surgery - uni knee implant,

Appearance on Xray

Indications for Surgery

Pain which is present at rest and at night that does not respond to simple analgesia. Stiffness of the knee, instability as well as progressive deformity are also indications.

Benefits of Surgery

Improvement in pain, function as well as deformity.

Expected Surgical Outcome

1) Commence exercises on post operative day.
2) Mobilise 1st post-operative day
3) Home within a week.
4) Stair climbing by home discharge.
5) Three months full recovery.
6) Flexion to 95 degrees minimum.

Complications of Surgery

1) Infection
2) Deep vein thrombosis/ Pulmonary Embolism
3) Numbness lateral aspect Knee
4) Neurovascular injury
5) Fracture
6) Loosening
7) Anterior Knee pain and scar tenderness.