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Dr. Sanjay Barik

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Dr. Sanjay Barik is an experienced Orthopedic Doctor in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. He is a qualified MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MS – Orthopaedics.

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Knee Replacement Surgery In Chandrapur

What is knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged or worn-out parts of the knee joint with artificial components called prostheses, made of metal and plastic called implants. The surgery is usually done to relieve pain and improve the function of the knee joint. This surgery is typically performed when severe arthritis or significant knee injury causes pain, stiffness, and limits mobility, impacting the individual’s quality of life. During knee replacement surgery, the surgeon removes damaged bone and cartilage from the knee joint and replaces them with metal or plastic components that mimic the natural movement of the knee. There are different types of knee replacement surgeries, including total knee replacement , partial knee replacement and complex knee replacement for severe cases.

What is need Knee Replacement surgery?

The most common knee pain and disability in the knee is caused by 3 types of arthritis:

Osteoarthritis: This is the common reason for knee replacement surgery. The bones then rub against one another. Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Rheumatoid arthritis: In this autoimmune disorder, the body’s immune system attacks the synovium, the lining of the membranes that surround the joints. This can eventually lead to destruction of cartilage and bone within the joint. This chronic inflammation can eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness.

Posttraumatic 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, This can result from a severe knee injury or fracture, leading to accelerated deterioration of the knee joint over time.

Type of procedure for knee replacement surgery

Surgeon can perform 3 types of knee replacement surgery.

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery: Total Knee Arthroplasty acts as a guide and assist your surgeon follow the plan of surgery laid out in advance. Robotic joint replacement uses can more precise incisions and assist achieve optimal positioning.

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery : Minimally invasive knee replacement performed through a shorter incision—typically four to six inches. The advantages of smallest invasive knee replacement surgery include:

Less damage and injuries to the skin and surrounding soft tissue
Less blood loss during surgery
Less postoperative pain
Smaller scar
Total Knee Replacement Surgery: In TKR, the entire knee joint is replaced with artificial elements components. In the traditional approach, the surgeon makes an 8- to 12-inch incision and operates on the knee using standard surgical technique.

Types of knee replacement

The specifics of your knee replacement surgery will depend on the type of procedure you undergo. Options include:

Total Knee Replacement: Replacement of the entire knee joint with an artificial one.

Partial Knee Replacement: Replacement of either the inside or outside area of the knee, often used for those with injuries.

Bilateral Knee Replacement: Simultaneous replacement of both knees.