If you feel pain in your knee, it can prevent you from doing the things you enjoy. Everyday activities like a walk in the park, going shopping, or visiting family and friends, have now become a constant struggle.
If arthritis or injury is limiting your everyday activities, such as walking and bending, and you still experience pain when resting, your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery is considered after careful diagnosis of your joint problem, usually when anti-inflammatory drugs or other treatments, such as physiotherapy, are providing little pain relief.
When an orthopaedic surgeon performs a total knee replacement, their goal is to give you positive long-term results by :
- Providing long-term relief from pain
- Restoring mobility and function
- Correcting any deformity
Feel free to ask your surgeon questions about the surgical procedure and the type of activity you'd like to resume after joint replacement. By learning more, you will feel more confident with your expected outcome and how to maximise your recovery.