Most of the people who have had total knee replacement surgery have reported positive results several years later. Their stories, in most cases, are inspiring. About 90% individuals who have undergone knee replacement experience Read more
Over 90 percent of implanted total knee replacements will set off airport metal detectors. You will be given a "Joint Replacement ID Card" by your orthopedic surgeon, which is proof of your knee replacement Read more
The approximate mean knee replacement weight limit of the new knee (plus the cement used) is 509 grams (1.12 pounds) for men and 345.5 grams (0.76 pounds) for women. The weight of an individual Read more
Pain may last up to 6 to 12 weeks following a total knee replacement surgery. This is considered normal since the new knee is getting accustomed to your daily activities like walking, standing, climbing Read more
Yes, getting an MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the knee after a total knee replacement surgery is safe and possible. However, getting an MRI scan can cause anxiety in some people. The machine Read more
Yes! It is normal to experince pain and discomfort even after 7 weeks post a TKR sugery. Recovery from a total knee replacement surgery can take several months, hence a small percentage of patients Read more
The 12 weeks post-surgery are very important for recovery. Committing to a plan and encouraging yourself to follow will help you heal faster. The first 24 hours post-surgery, your physiotherapist (PT) will help you Read more
Amputation of the knee is the removal of the part or whole of the leg. It can be performed as below-knee amputation or above-knee amputation. After amputation, people experience pain in the limb that is no Read more
Knee joint replacement is a surgery that replaces the diseased or injured parts of the knee joint with a prosthesis or an implant. Various conditions such as arthritis (inflammation of the joint), trauma, injury, hemophilia (genetic blood Read more
Total knee replacement surgery is a complex procedure that replaces damaged/ injured parts of the knee joints with artificial implants (prostheses). It is recommended when non-surgical treatments fail to provide relief and restore joint Read more
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What are people's experiences of post a total knee replacement surgery?
Most of the people who have had total knee replacement surgery have reported positive results several years later. Their stories, in most cases, are Read more