Knee Artificial Knee Joint
Artificial Knee Joint
The final option in terms of treating knee pain is to completely replace the knee joint that has a badly worn down cartilage, or to replace only the damaged component of the knee joint by inserting an artificial joint that innocuous to the human body. Artificial joint replacement can alleviate pain caused by arthritis, and restore the knee's function, including the recovery of its range of motion (ROM).
- If your knee cartilage has almost disintegrated due to aging and degenerative arthritis
- If you suffer from constant pain in your knees, even when you are not using your legs
- If your leg has a structural issue - angular deformities, varus-shaped legs, valgus-shaped legs, etc.
- If pain persists even with medications, physical therapy, or injections
Artificial joints are the most common surgical alternative when the cartilage of a knee joint can no longer function properly. A custom-made artificial joint can be inserted into a damaged joint to make life easier and the knee’s motion more natural after surgery. One of the major advantages of today’s artificial knee joints is their durability. Thanks to continued technological improvements, artificial joints now last for ten to fifteen years.
- Rehabilitation after the replacement is critical. As such, patients must proceed with physical therapy prescribed by a specialist.
- Patients must avoid kneeling or squatting, if possible.
- Artificial joints are affected by weight. Thus, it is important for patients to guard against sudden weight gain after their surgery.
- When choosing an exercise after surgery, swimming, or light running can be the best choice as these activities may help improve muscular strength.
- Patients are recommended to receive regular check-ups on dates designated by their hospital to make sure their artificial knee joints are in good working order.
