Knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery (also called arthroplasty) is necessary when the knee joint is damaged or worn out to the extent that it gives you pain, instability, or loss of function that affects your daily life and mobility. In knee replacement surgery, the bone surfaces and cartilage that have been damaged are removed and replaced with artificial surfaces, called implants, made of metal and plastic. The procedure is intended to give you restored mobility and reduce painful bone-on-bone contact.
The usual reason for knee replacement surgery is to relieve severe pain caused by osteoarthritis, especially when the non-surgical approach is no longer effective. However, you don’t have to live with pain and reduced mobility for the rest of your life. You can replace your knee with an artificial joint and thanks to a knee replacement start to enjoy life again. Knee replacement is a cost-effective option that will help you restore your health.
Patients who need knee replacement surgery usually have issues with walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. Knee replacement might be recommended when your knee has become deformed or is constantly swollen. The procedure results in improved knee mobility and significantly relieve pain caused by knee joint diseases.
We can distinguish two types of knee replacement: partial knee replacement and total knee replacement.
Partial knee replacement:
For some people with osteoarthritis, the joint damage is limited to only one portion of their knee. If you experience pain only on one side, or compartment, of your knee, your surgeon may prescribe what is called unicompartmental knee replacement. In this partial knee replacement surgery, only one side of the joint – the diseased portion – is replaced, leaving the healthy portion untouched.
Total knee replacement:
When osteoarthritis affects more than one area of the knee, total knee replacement is often used as treatment. In total knee replacement surgery, the surface of the thighbone (femur) is replaced with a contoured metal piece. The surface of the shinbone (tibia) is typically replaced with a flat metal piece and a smooth plastic piece that serves as cartilage. The undersurface of the kneecap may also be replaced with an implant made of plastic or a combination of metal and plastic.
At KCM Clinic, we offer high-quality, minimally invasive knee replacement procedures that will improve your mobility and help you regain the ability to do the things that are important to you. Our orthopaedic specialist surgeons use the latest surgical methods to ensure the best patient care.
At KCM Clinic we use the latest implants by the most renowned American brands such as Zimmer Biomet and Johnson and Johnson DePuy Synthes. The implants meet international safety and design standards. The implants reduce pain and restore the function of the knee. Zimmer Biomet is the leading company in partial knee arthroplasty (PKA) with over 45 years of experience, offering a comprehensive range of anatomic and innovative solutions.
Knee replacement surgery is typically necessary when the knee joint is damaged or worn out to the extent that it gives you pain, instability or loss of function and affects your daily life and mobility. The most common cause of this damage is osteoarthritis or rheumatism. However, you don’t have to live with pain and reduced mobility for the rest of your life. You can replace your knee with an artificial joint and thanks to a knee replacement start to enjoy life again. Here at KCM Clinic in Poland, we offer high-quality, minimally invasive knee replacement procedures that will improve your mobility and help you regain the ability to do the things that are important to you. Our orthopaedic surgeons use the latest surgical methods to ensure the best patient care.
The usual reason for knee replacement surgery is to relieve severe pain caused by osteoarthritis, especially when non-surgical approach is no longer effective. Patients who need knee replacement surgery usually have issues with walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. Knee replacement might be recommended when your knee has become deformed or is constantly swollen. Some patients might also experience knee pain at rest. Knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is considered an effective treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. This operation is most often performed on patients aged between 50-80 years. The procedure results in improved knee mobility and significantly relieves pain caused by knee joint diseases.
