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Through this page you are given a brief introduction to Total Knee replacement. It may help you to know and understand the basic information about arthritis of knees and its treatment with total knee replacement. But it is not meant to provide complete information. For more information you can ask your question through the ‘YOUR QUESTION & COMMENTS’ page of this web site or you can directly contact through e-mail or personally in the clinic.


Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PAIN IN THE KNEE
• Different types of Arthritis and damage caused by it
• Trauma or Injury
• Acute or Chronic Infection
• Other
Arthritis is a condition of the joint which causes damage to it.
In theory there are more than 100 types of Arthrtis. But in practice following are common.

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Non-specific Inflammatory Arthritis
• Chronic or Acute Infective Arthritis
• Others
In a Total Knee Replacement surgery, the painful parts of the damaged Knee joint are replaced with artificial Knee parts called prosthesis / implants a device that substitutes a joint. The prosthesis made of Metal and Plastic.

When done properly the new Knee joint allows smooth and painless movements.
In following condition you may need knee Replacement Surgery.

1) If you have painfull knee joint & have difficulty in walking.

2) Difficulty in performing everyday activities such as getting dressed or difficulty in sitting or getting up from chair or sofa etc..

3) If your sleep is disturbed due to pain in the Knee Joint.

these are some common situation when it may be time to consider Knee replacement surgery.

Doctors generally try to delay Total Knee Replacement as long as non operative treatment help the patient.

However in patients with advanced joint disease, Total Knee Replacement offers relief from pain and a return to normal life & activities.