सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Knee replacement: Replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint. It is done for severe knee arthritis limiting walking.
Replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint.
Severe knee arthritis limiting walking.
Fitness checks, physiotherapy advice.
Infection, blood clots, stiffness, loosening over years.
Physiotherapy for months; walking aids at first.
What is knee replacement?
Replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint.
Why is knee replacement done?
Severe knee arthritis limiting walking.
How do I prepare for knee replacement?
Fitness checks, physiotherapy advice.
How long is recovery after knee replacement?
Physiotherapy for months; walking aids at first.
What are the risks of knee replacement?
Infection, blood clots, stiffness, loosening over years.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references