Total Knee Replacement

Surgical replacement of a damaged or arthritic knee joint with an artificial implant made of metal and plastic, relieving pain and restoring mobility in patients with severe knee arthritis.

Total Knee Replacement is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Orthopedics surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Total Knee Replacement is typically performed under Spinal/General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

Most patients recover within 6–12 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

Total Knee Replacement has a documented success rate of 95% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.