The knee joint is among the strongest largest and most complex joints of the body and it also the largest joint in the human body. It bears the full weight of the body. Knee replacements are usually performed on people suffering from painful arthritic conditions of the knee severe enough to limit one's normal day to day activities. Most people who have artificial knees are over age 55, but the procedure is also offered to younger people with knee degeneration if their quality of life is severely affected. It is a surgical procedure to rectify serious knee damage by removing damaged cartilage and bone in the knee joint .Then, human made artificial bones or joints are replaced. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active.

Custom knee replacement

This is another type, similar to other form of replacement procedure, within a MRI is taken prior to the surgery and custom cutting guides are then made for the patient. This helps the surgeon to remove and replace the exact bone.

Partial knee replacement

Traditionally, patients have undergone total knee replacement for serious arthritis of the knee joint. But now, the system changed, partial knee surgery or a uni -compartmental knee arthroplasty,' is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint. The advantage is that, here a small cut is made and recovery period is too fast, whereas total knee replacement, all cartilage is removed from the knee joint through a big incision.

Gender specific knee replacement

Gender specific knee replacement entitles a special technique of knee replacement that implants are designed in a similar way, except that the "average" is different for a man's bone and a woman's bone. The idea behind doing this is that by better imitating the normal anatomy, the joint replacement implants may allow for better function, as well as improved durability.

Rotating knee replacement

The rotating knee replacement install not only swing back and forth, but the knee can also rotate inwards and outwards. Because a normal knee joint rotates a small amount, the rotating knee replacements are projected to more closely imitate normal knee motion. This is one of the replacement techniques which will ensure both reliability and durability.

Benefits of Knee Joint Replacement

• Relief from joint pain

• Increased mobility

• Correction of deformity (straight legs)

• Increased leg strength (if you exercise)

• Improved quality of life ability to return to normal activities.

Risks involved in knee replacement are:

• Nerve damage

• Heart attack

• Infection

• Knee stiffness

• Stroke

• Blood clots in the leg vein or lungs

Possible Complications after Surgery

• Preventing Infection

• Blood Clots or thrombosis or Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Avoiding fall

After Surgery, Make Sure You Also Do The Following:

• Take special precautions to avoid falls and injuries.

• Participate in regular light exercise programs to maintain proper strength and mobility of your new knee.

• See your Orthopaedic surgeon periodically for a routine follow-up examination and X-rays, usually once a year.

• Notify your dentist that you had a knee replacement. You should be given antibiotics before all dental surgery for the rest of your life.

Orthopaedic is one of the major departments in Medical Trust Hospital Kochi, Kerala that provides various orthopaedic treatments for the patients across the world. The treatments are done under the supervision of Dr. Thadi Mohan, a famous orthopaedic surgeon in India with more than 20 years of experience. Knee joint replacement procedure is conducted by Dr.Mohan, who is well equipped with the latest cutting edge technologies. Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi use the most advanced and latest techniques to replace the knee joint with an artificial one that relieves pain, allows you to strengthen your legs, corrects the leg deformity and improves the quality of life.