Get a pain-less Knee with Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement is probably the most common surgery today. Also known as knee arthroplasty, knee replacement surgery or total knee replacement is usually recommended for patients with severe knee joint pain and when all other alternative treatments have failed. Knee replacement is also prescribed for patients with severe knee damage and wear and tear.
Generally speaking, most of the knee replacement surgeries are successful. Total knee replacement ensures that you get relieved of pain as well as lead a more active life thereafter.

In a total Knee Replacement Surgery, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from the surface of the knee joint. This is then replaced with an artificial man-made surface of metal and plastic. This procedure is however not used in partial knee replacement. In this kind of surgery, the doctor replaces only one part of the damaged knee joint.
Total Knee Surgery is usually successful in most cases. However, there are instances which can cause scarring, blood clots, and infections. However, after a knee replacement, the patient would no longer be able to do certain activities like jogging and playing high-impact sports.

Try swimming, it improves muscle strength without exerting any pressure on the replaced knee joint.