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KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY - PPT

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KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY - PPT

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  1. KNEEREPLACEMENTSURGERY

  2. Index • Introduction • Types • Causes • Symptoms • Treatment • Prevention • About Meddco

  3. Introduction A knee replacement (also called knee arthroplasty) might be more accurately termed a knee "resurfacing" because only the surface of the bones are replaced. There are four basic steps to a knee replacement procedure: • Prepare the bone:- The damaged cartilage surfaces at the ends of the femur and tibia are removed along with a small amount of underlying bone. • Position the metal implants:- The removed cartilage and bone is replaced with metal components that recreate the surface of the joint. These metal parts may be cemented or "press-fit" into the bone. • Resurface the patella:- The undersurface of the patella (kneecap) is cut and resurfaced with a plastic button. Some surgeons do not resurface the patella, depending upon the case. • Insert a spacer:- A medical-grade plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components to create a smooth gliding surface.

  4. Types The four main types of knee replacement surgery are: • Total knee replacement. • Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement. • Kneecap replacement (patellofemoral arthroplasty) • Complex or revision knee replacement.

  5. Causes • The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Although there are many types of arthritis, most knee pain is caused by just three types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. • Osteoarthritis:-This is an age-related "wear and tear" type of arthritis. It usually occurs in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too. The cartilage that cushions the bones of the knee softens and wears away. The bones then rub against one another, causing knee pain and stiffness. • Rheumatoid arthritis:- This is a disease in which the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint becomes inflamed and thickened. This chronic inflammation can damage the cartilage and eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of a group of disorders termed "inflammatory arthritis." • Post-traumatic arthritis:- This can follow a serious knee injury. Fractures of the bones surrounding the knee or tears of the knee ligaments may damage the articular cartilage over time, causing knee pain and limiting knee function.

  6. Symptoms • Severe knee pain that limits your everyday activities. • Long-lasting knee inflammation and swelling that doesn't get better with rest or medications. • A bowing in or out of your leg. • No pain relief from NSAIDs or can't tolerate them. • Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, day or night.

  7. Treatments Your knee will be in a bent position to expose all surfaces of the joint. After making an incision about 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 centimeters) long, your surgeon moves aside your kneecap and cuts away the damaged joint surfaces. After preparing the joint surfaces, the surgeon attaches the pieces of the artificial joint. Before closing the incision, he or she bends and rotates your knee, testing it to ensure proper function. The surgery lasts about two hours.

  8. Prevention • For several weeks after the procedure, you might need to use crutches or a walker, so arrange for them before your surgery. Make sure you have a ride home from the hospital and help with everyday tasks, such as cooking, bathing and doing laundry. If you live alone, your surgeon's staff or hospital discharge planner can suggest a temporary caretaker. • To make your home safer and easier to navigate during recovery, consider doing the following: • Create a living space on one floor since climbing stairs can be difficult. • Install safety bars or a secure handrail in your shower or bath. • Secure stairway handrails. • Get a stable chair with a firm seat cushion and back, and a footstool to elevate your leg. • Arrange for a toilet-seat riser with arms if you have a low toilet. • Get a stable bench or chair for your shower. • Remove loose rugs and cords.

  9. About Meddco Meddco.com is India's first digital pricing online platform, where price transparency is the key. At Meddco we provide platform for healthcare provider to promote their healthcare services with dynamic pricing, online doctor's OPD appointment system and health camp promotions. By registering on Meddco for free you'll be able to search for the particular doctor you want, various surgeries and healthcare services among plenty of hospitals. Also you can compare the prices and quality of services by the user ratings/reviews system to choose the best for you. You can find plenty of packages for Knee Replacement Surgery and Orthopaedic surgeons at Meddco.

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