Total knee replacement is a surgery indicated in patients with advanced joint damage, generally associated with osteoarthritis, when pain and limited movement significantly affect daily activities and other treatments no longer offer adequate relief.
During surgery the joint surfaces showing advanced deterioration are precisely removed and prosthetic components are placed to replace the damaged areas of the joint.
Surgical planning is done individually, taking into account the anatomy of the knee, the degree of wear, the alignment of the limb and the particular characteristics of each patient.
After surgery a progressive process of recovery and rehabilitation begins, essential to regain mobility, strength and function.
2 days
At 24 hours
From day 5
It may be considered in patients with:
Not every patient with osteoarthritis or knee pain needs a replacement. At less advanced stages there may be alternatives such as physical therapy, activity modification, medication, orthobiologic therapies or other procedures, depending on the case.
The indication for a knee replacement is made after a specialist evaluation including symptoms, physical examination and imaging studies, in order to determine the most appropriate treatment for each patient.
In most cases, 2 days for pain management and drain control.
Not recommended before 5 days, due to the risk of thrombosis.
In most cases at 24 hours, sometimes earlier.
Robotic surgery offers us precision in correction in specific cases. Both achieve similar final results.