Total
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement is available for patients when all the compartments of the knee are damaged typically from arthritis. Arthritis in the knee joint occurs as a result of degeneration of the cartilage in your knee commonly referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis or degenerative arthritis. This means there is no cushion between the knee joints which now are bone on bone with the nerve endings on the bones causing your pain.
We look at x-rays of your knee to see how much damage has been done. If all of the compartments are damaged it tells us you need to have a total knee replacement.
You’ll recover in our surgery suite until you are awake from the anesthesia and your vital signs are good. Our Care Team members will then move you to our Joint Replacement Center where you will stay until you are discharged.
You will typically spend one-two days in the Joint Replacement Center and receive physical therapy to prepare you to return home. In some cases patients elect to go to a rehabilitation facility after surgery if they do not have help at home to assist in their recovery.
Follow-up physical therapy usually is needed after you leave the hospital. Initially this will be done in your home or a rehabilitation facility if you choose go to there then possibly followed by outpatient physical therapy.
Yes we can perform a knee and hip replacement at the same time. Please talk to us about this possibility at your appointment.
Forest Ridge Medical Pavilion