KNEE REPLACEMENT:
Knee replacement surgery replaces the part of injured or worn out knee joints. The surgery helps to ease the pain caused by arthritis and make the knees work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with the artificial parts made of metal and plastic.
KNEE REPLACEMENT MYTHS:
Although, Knee Replacement surgery comes with a risk like, Blood clot, Nerve damage, Infection, loosening of the implants, etc. This can be taken care of by practicing certain preventive measures pre and post surgeries with the help of doctors and other health care team. These risks build various myths in the patient's mind, which are replaced with some facts below:
MYTH 1: My Knee will not bend properly after Surgery.
FACTS: You can comfortably bend your knees after the surgery. The range of movement will depend on pre operative range of motion.
MYTH 2: Knee replacement is painful.
FACT: Modern day pain management, with the help of Anesthesia, given pre-operation, nerve block by epidural infusion and analgesia, makes sure to cause least possible pain, pre and post surgery.
MYTH 3: There may be reactions or side-effects of implanting foreign objects in my body.
FACTS: The artificial joints are made up of unique metals that are compatible with body and can stay in shape without any side effects.
MYTH 4: Regular Physiotherapy is must after the Surgery and recovery is prolonged.
FACT: 99% of patients do not need a Physiotherapist. Doctors train patients on how to exercise post Surgery; which if practiced at home regularly, patient can walk normally within 3-4 weeks.
MYTH 5: Knee Replacement lasts only for 10 years
FACT: Knee replacement lasts for about 20-25 years and even more.
MYTH 6: I am too old for surgery.
FACT: As old as 90 year old patients have undergone the surgery. So Age doesn't really matter.
So do not hesitate to do a surgery if it is required. You will not only get new knees; You will get a new life.