Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure done to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Whether you actually need the surgery is a decision that you and your doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, carefully make together. More than 90% of people who have had their knees replaced see a huge improvement in pain and their ability to get around.
Are you recovering from Total Knee Replacement or TKR? Congratulations! You made it past the first hurdle! With a little attention and care, you will soon be back on your feet! Can’t figure what is allowed and what is not? Here is a simple guide to post-op healing to help you put your best foot forward!
Opting for any surgery is an important decision and Total Knee Replacement or TKR is no different. Wondering if it is the best option for your or your loved ones? Here’s some information that could help your decision-making process.
From walking to squatting and kicking, our knees play an important role in our lives. So it is inevitable that when our knees get damaged, the results can be quite painful indeed! To ease the pain one can opt for many ways, however, when all else fails, then one must look at TKR as an option.
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