This is a surgery done for end stage arthritis of the KNEE to provide a painless, stable and movable knee joint. (Also read the section on “DO YOU HAVE KNEE PAIN?”)
Components of Total Knee Replacement prosthesis:
- Femoral component
- Tibial component
- Patellar component
Damaged surfaces of the two ends of the bone are replaced with a new artificial joint.
Duration of Hospitailisation :
- Unilateral (One side) – 5-6 days
- Bilateral (Both sides) – 10-12 days