What You Need to Know about Knee Replacement Surgery

my knee docWhy is the Surgery Needed?

Knee Replacement Manchester – This surgery is usually offered to those that have been suffering long-term with knee arthritis.

If you have any of the following symptoms, then it may be a sign that you have knee arthritis:

  • You have knee pain that interferes with your life and interrupts your sleeping pattern.
  • Signs of swelling and stiffness in your knee that has a noticeable impact on your mobility and ability to carry out tasks.
  • Pain and stiffness in your knee that stops you doing the things you love.
  • If You feel as if you cannot work or have a normal social life due to your knee, then knee replacement surgery can relieve knee pain and allow you to be more active.

What Does the Procedure Involve?

Knee Replacement Manchester – The surgery involves entirely replacing the surface of your knee joint,  your damaged, worn or diseased cartilage is entirely removed and replaced with an artificial joint.

You may need a partial or total knee replacement; it all depends on how damaged your knee is.

Will you Be Put to Sleep for Knee Replacement Manchester?

Knee replacement surgery is performed either under general anaesthetic which renders you asleep for the whole operation or under spinal or epidural anaesthetic (this means you can be awake but you will have no feeling from the waist down for the duration of the surgery.)

Who Usually Requires a Knee Replacement?

The number one reason to perform knee replacement surgery is osteoarthritis, but rheumatoid arthritis, gout and knee injury (post-traumatic arthritis) are also common reasons to undergo knee replacement surgery.

If you have any of these conditions and you suffer from severe knee pain or reduced mobility, consider speaking to your knee surgeon about your options.

What are The Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery?

In short, improved mobility and reduced pain. If you feel as if you could benefit from knee replacement surgery speak to your knee specialist, My Knee Doc today.

Contact Your Knee Replacement Manchester Experts Today

Speak to your knee replacement – Manchester specialist- My Knee Doc today to find out how we can improve your quality of life through both surgical and non-surgical treatments.