Different Types of Knee Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement (TKR): In this surgical procedure, a diseased joint is replaced with an artificial joint and is recommended for osteoarthritis patients.
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Partial Knee Replacement: Only damaged parts of the knee are replaced to restore the movements and functionality of the damaged compartments of the knee.
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Kneecap Replacement: This surgical procedure treats knee osteoarthritis affecting the patellofemoral compartment anterior aspect of the knee.
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Complex/Revision Knee Replacement: This is done to correct the position of the already installed knee prosthesis. Due to inflammation, the operated knee joint may become loose requiring revisional knee replacement.
Knee Replacement Treatment in Singapore vs other countries
Requirements & Evaluation: Knee replacement surgery
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Medical history: Information is collected regarding general health, history of knee pain, trauma, comorbidities, swelling, numbness, etc.
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Physical examination. It is important to assess knee motion, stability, and strength.
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X-rays.
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Other investigations: MRI, chest X-ray.
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Expectations from surgery and rehabilitation
Knee Replacement Procedure
Before the Procedure
A knee replacement surgeon performs a thorough evaluation of medical history and reviews diagnostic reports like Blood tests, Urine tests, ECG, and X-rays. Additional tests may be advised based on requirements and the patient's condition.
Patients discuss all the alternative therapies and the duration they have taken before. Doctors explain all the risks and benefits of case-specific treatment-related information
After the Procedure
After knee replacement surgery, pain-relieving medications are given. The knee replacement team regularly monitors the patient’s condition. The hospital stay is 5-7 days.
The patient has to take 15-20 physiotherapy sessions. Regular follow-ups are advisable. One should follow the instructions thoroughly given by the surgeon.
Recovery Time
The rehabilitation period after the knee replacement surgery may take a different time for each person. The patients usually get back to their normal lives and achieve a lot of pain reduction within 6 to 8 weeks. Nevertheless, total healing and the best results may be achieved long after the occurrence of the incident.