Reasons for Knee Replacement
When your doctor informs you that you need the Knee Replacement procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Knee Replacement:
Knee arthroplasty
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Knee Replacement is Performed
Alternate Names for Knee Replacement:
Knee arthroplasty
Reasons for Procedure
This is done if you have pain and stiffness in the knee joint that limits activities. Before surgery, other measures are tried, such as:
- Rest
- Medicines
- Physical activity
Knee replacement surgery is most often done to:
- Ease knee pain and disability due to arthritis or previous severe knee injury
- Correct a knee deformity (eg, knee bows in or out)
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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