Total / Partial Knee Replacement.

Most patients who undergo the procedure fall in the age group of 50-80 years. Even so, there are no age or weight restrictions for undergoing the total knee replacement surgery. Ultimately, it’s the orthopedic surgeons’ evaluation of a patient’s disability and pain that is most important before undergoing surgery.

The knee is the largest joint in the body and having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. The knee is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The ends of these three bones where they touch are covered with articular cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones and enables them to move easily. knee injury or disease like arthritis, can impair the most routine activities like walking, climbing stairs, running etc. These activities and overall functioning may be hampered, resulting in knee pain or weakness. The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Although there are many types of arthritis, most knee pain is caused by just three types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.