A partial knee replacement
surgery is done for the purpose of replacing a damaged knee. The surgery is
done to replace either the inside part, which is also known as the medial or
the outside part which is also known as the lateral part of the knee. This type of surgery removes damaged tissues
and bones from the joint of the knee. This surgery takes place when the
arthritis is present only on one side of the knee. That portion can be replaced
with a prosthetic. Small incisions are made during this surgery, so recovery
time is very less.
Before the surgery takes place,
the doctor will give medicine that blocks the pain during surgery. It is called
anesthesia. There are two types:
• The first one
is General Anesthesia, which, when taken, will put you to sleep and leave you
pain-free during the surgery.
• The second
one is Regular Anesthesia, which, when taken, keeps you numb in the region
below your waist. Medicines may also be available to keep you relaxed.
• Then the surgeon makes a 3 inch to 5-inch-long incision on your knee.
• The surgeon
then looks at the whole joint of the knee and checks to see if there are any
more damages in which case you may need a total knee replacement.
• Once the above process is done, the damaged tissue and bone are removed.
• Then a
prosthetic that can be made of plastic or metal is inserted in the knee.
• Once this step is done, it is brought together using bone cement.
• Finally, the wound is stitched back to heal.
REASONS FOR PERFORMING
THIS PROCEDURE
One of the most common
reasons to undergo this surgery is that the severe arthritis pain may make it
unbearable for you to walk. It is advised to get in touch with one of the best
arthroscopic surgeons in Delhi for a seamless procedure.
The replacement is done
if:
• The knee pain
makes it impossible for you to sleep at night.
• The knee
hinders your daily activities and is unable to perform them.
• The pain has
not get better with the use of other medicines and treatments.
• If there is a
minor deformity in the knee
RISKS
Sometimes the surgery may
be risky; some of these risks include:
• Clotting of
the blood
• Blood vessel
damage
• Nerve damage
• Building up
of fluid in the knee joint
• Sometimes the
prosthetic parts may not fully attach themselves to the knee.
There is no need to worry
as a partial knee replacement is usually done to people above the age of
60. Not everyone has to go through a
partial knee replacement because for some the surgery may already be too severe
but for those that can, if you ever feel the need to check up on your
knees, then need an actual replacement then Partial
Knee Replacement Delhi has a lot to offer.
