Total Knee Replacement Surgery in Kochi is provided by Specialists Hospital. Orthopedic Surgeons here have years of experience in performing this surgery and will give you the best possible treatment.
Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint. The surgery is also referred to as knee arthroplasty.
The knee joint is a hinge joint that allows the leg to bend and straighten. It is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur) and the upper end of the shinbone (tibia). The knee joint is held together by ligaments and is protected by a layer of cartilage.
The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes the cartilage in the knee joint to wear away. This wear and tear can be caused by aging, injury, or obesity.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the knee. The pain may be worse when you are active or when you put weight on your knee.
Other conditions that may require knee replacement surgery include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.