The knee is one of the largest and the most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the thigh bone to the shin bone. Knee replacement surgery whether total or partial – is an effective treatment for degenerative arthritis in the knee joint.
For the majority of people who have knee replacement surgery, the procedure results in:
• a decrease in pain
• increased mobility
• improvements in activities of daily living
• improved quality of life.
Reasons that Lead to Knee Replacement Surgery-
1. Osteoarthritis
It occurs when cartilage on the gliding surface of the knee begins wearing away, causing pain and stiffness. When the cartilage wears away completely, the bones rub directly against each other causing decreased mobility and chronic pain. Osteoarthritis is most common in people 50 and older, but is also prevalent in those with a family history of arthritis or those with lifestyles that stress the joints, such as athletes and laborers.
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
It is actually an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system begins to attack the synovial membrane causing it to become inflamed and overproduce synovial fluid (the fluid that lubricates your joints). More importantly, the process also causes damage and wear to the articular cartilage.
3. Traumatic arthritis
It results from a serious knee injury, such as a fracture, ligament damage or meniscus tear. The impact of the accident also causes mini trauma to the articular cartilage which over time, develops into osteoarthritis, causing knee pain and stiffness.
Therefore there are several conditions which may lead to the need for knee replacement, arthritis (whether it be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or traumatic arthritis) is the most common reason. A number of other factors which contribute to joint disease include genetics, developmental abnormalities, repetitive injuries and obesity.
If you are going for knee replacement surgery, make sure that you only approach a well Qualified Doctor, Contact Dr. AK Sharma, the best knee replacement surgeon in Noida at Global Orthopaedics and Sports Injury Centre.
