Your knee joint is among the most substantial and most used joints in your body. Overstretching can make this joint susceptible to arthritis and bone disorders. Those diseases cause so much pain in your knee, affecting your mobility and daily life activities. Fortunately, your Chevy Chase knee replacement specialist can help eliminate your pain so that you can carry on with your daily activities devoid of pain.
When you visit Gautam Siram, MD he will examine you to know the cause of your knee pain. If your doctor realizes that any of the following conditions causes your knee pain, he may recommend you for a knee replacement surgery.
· If your knee pain is caused by hemophilia
· If you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis
· If you have a bone growth disorder
· Death of your bones due to loss of blood supply
· If you have crystal deposition diseases
· If you have an infection or ligament damage
Why You Need a Knee Replacement
When you undergo a knee replacement surgery, your doctor will inform you of the benefits such as relief from pain, your mobility will increase, and you will realize improvements in your daily activities and your quality of life.
Types of Knee Replacement Surgery
Your doctor will talk you through the different types of knee replacement surgery available and help you choose the right one for you according to your condition. The four main types of knee replacement surgery are partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, complex knee replacement, and kneecap replacement.
Partial knee replacement
Your doctor will recommend partial knee replacement if your knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis, which has affected one side of your inner knee. The procedure is a minimally invasive surgery through a small incision with less interference to your knee.
Total knee replacement
Your doctor will recommend you for total knee replacement if arthritis has affected both sides of your knee, causing erosion and deformity. Your doctor will replace your upper joint bone, your lower joint bone, and behind your knee cap with a plastic dome.
Complex knee replacement
Your doctor will recommend you go for a complex knee replacement if your arthritis condition is severe becuase you had undergone knee replacement earlier, and this will be the second or third time on the same joint.
During this procedure, your doctor will use a longer stem to ensure the component is securely fixed into your bone cavity and interlocking at the center of your knee, forming a hinge that gives you considerable steadiness. Your doctor may use extra pieces of metal to replace badly damaged bone.
Kneecap replacement
If arthritis has affected the undersurface of your kneecap and its groove, your doctor will recommend this type of knee replacement. Your doctor will carry out the procedure to replace the undersurface of your kneecap and its groove.
After Knee Replacement Surgery
After the knee replacement surgery, your doctor may recommend you start moving the leg and walking after one day. Your doctor will also arrange for your follow-up appointments.
Are you worried about your knee pain? Call or book an appointment online with Gautam Siram, MD today.