You may be considering knee replacement surgery. Success rates depend on the type of knee surgery you choose and whether you follow your surgeon \'s pre- and postoperative rehabilitation plan. Learn more about which knee replacement is most appropriate for you.
What is a knee replacement?
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body, encompassing more than 300 bones and 400 tendons. The largest part of the knee is the quadriceps muscle, a major extension of the thigh bone and part of the back bone. This muscle is linked to the other muscles and bones of the thigh by muscles and tendons.
To repair an injury, the surgeon removes the damaged area, known as a meniscus, from the thigh bone or from a bone called the femur, and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the thigh. This area of the thighbone is the meniscus.
Since your knee is one joint that can be injured, the safest option is a knee replacement.
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The different types of knee replacement
Cerebral knee replacement
Also called a medialized revision or revision total knee replacement, this is the most common type of knee replacement and the most common surgery used for replacement of the knee. This procedure uses your spine as a fulcrum, making it possible to replace the knees of the trunk with each leg rotated in a different direction.
The general surgical goal of this surgery is to shift your knee joint to relieve the knee\'s stiffness, reduce the friction between the two knees, and provide your leg muscles with more leverage to move you around.
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Knee replacement success rates
The success rate for knee replacement surgery depends on several factors:
- The type of surgery you have. In general, knees that are more severely injured are less likely to be successful. If you\'ve been inactive, poor nutrition, or overweight, a total knee replacement is unlikely to be successful.
- our overall health and fitness. It\'s much more likely to be successful if you are in good overall health and can recover after surgery quickly.
- Whether or not you follow your surgeon\'s post-surgery rehabilitation plan. It\'s essential to stay active and rehabilitate as quickly as possible after surgery. Knee replacements are more successful when the patients are active in their daily routines, using their legs and the knee prostheses.
- The condition of the surrounding cartilage.
How to select the best type of knee replacement for you
Whether you have a torn meniscus, or arthritis that causes more severe pain or stiffness, you may be considering knee replacement surgery. Success rates depend on the type of knee surgery you choose and whether you follow your surgeon \'s pre- and postoperative rehabilitation plan. Learn more about which knee replacement is most appropriate for you.
New study provides insights on the knee replacement success rate
A new study by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides insight on the success rates for knee replacement surgery. Researchers determined that joint replacement was less successful than most surgeons had thought: Many knees fail to regenerate at the levels expected. But the most popular type of knee replacement surgery seems to be the most successful.
Conclusion
Of course, no one can predict the future. Some men will grow stronger over time and stay on track with their exercise regimen. Others will develop exercise-induced damage that will require corrective surgery. What\'s important to know is that early intervention is often necessary to limit the severity of exercise-induced osteoarthritis, and recovery will always be a process of trying something new, testing it out, and figuring out how to do it safely.
Pinpoint your target number of calories you want to consume and stick to it.
Build strength and endurance with a regular exercise program.
Weight loss can help you prevent pain and osteoarthritis from getting worse, and can make your joints feel better.