Orthopedics and Traumatology

Knee Prosthesis

What is knee prosthesis?

Knee prosthesis; after the diseases that we call the calcification, body made of metal with biocompatibility.

Knee Prosthesis in Which Cases?

We classify the knee joint calcification clinically and radiologically. Grade 1-2-3-4 usually 1-2. Medication for those on level treatment and non-surgical methods such as physical therapy are sufficient, 3-4. Non-surgical in the level of advanced calcification The methods are not sufficient. We usually apply knee prosthesis to patients with advanced age and calcification. Knee replacement understanding that the patient cannot maintain his or her daily life in the current sequence in cases where the knee joint can no longer function knee replacement can be performed.

When should a knee prosthesis be performed?

Knee prosthesis should be made when the pain of the knees is no longer intolerable. The person can no longer bend his knees and when the physician does not determine these findings and physical therapy and medication are not beneficial, there is no other solution than surgical knee replacement.

How should a person go on with his / her knee prosthesis?

After a knee prosthesis surgery, the person must continue to live with an artificial knee joint. For long-lasting knee prosthesis;

• Patient; avoid risky movements, such as jumping, falling, etc.
• Avoid prolonging the life of the prosthesis,
• Perform regular checks after surgery.

What to Expect from Knee Prosthesis?

The knee prosthesis has been long-lasting and the technology has been optimized for the anatomy of the body with the advancement of the industry. But it should be noted that the knee prosthesis is made of metal-aligned platinum. And in no time is your real joint they cannot replace them. The expectation of the patient who underwent a knee prosthesis should be to maintain his / her daily life painlessly.

Are there any alternative to knee prosthesis?

There are many studies on cartilage production in the world. Knee prosthesis is performed when the cartilage is completely destroyed Unless the new cartilage is produced, the alternative is unfortunately not available today. However, in early-onset calcification Methods such as prp, hyaluronic acid injection are used alternatively. All these treatments have been successfully performed in our clinic. It can be applied.

What are the causes of knee pain and function loss?

Knee; is the most load-bearing joint of our body. While standing, walking, running, in short, most of our actions open joint. Knee pain is a reaction of the joint that is worn out by the effects we count. You can no longer see the normal function the joint begins to heal during movement because it has lost its normal joint opening and has suffered a loss of function. Major is wrong movements; Wrong load during sports practice and doing daily activities can be counted as wear. Genetic As it may be prone to wear, bone loss (osteoporosis) and some joint diseases may result in loss of function.

What are the problems that can be encountered in patients undergoing knee prosthesis?

70000 knee prostheses are applied annually in our country. In 90% of these patients, quality of life increases and complaints are decreased. Especially for knee denture There are various complaints in some patients.

Source of complaints in these patients, insufficient muscle strength, infection, DVT (blood clots in the arteries), prosthesis loosening, osteolysis wear may occur due to implant fracture or metal allergy.

These patients who do not exceed the complaints should consult a doctor as soon as possible. An easily solvable problem can be solved without difficulty.

However, if they cannot reach them, these patients are hospitalized in multidisciplinary manner and necessary treatments are arranged. Necessary physical therapy and drug treatments. Single and two-stage revision operations are performed for those with advanced problems.

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