Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Risks And Benefits of Knee Replacement

Knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed these days. It is an effective way of relieving patients from pain and stiffness in the knee. It is a major surgery having many benefits as well as involves few risks and complications. Let us know what are the benefits and risks involved in knee replacement:

Benefits of knee replcement surgery

Knee replacement can greatly relieve pain, correct deformities and improve muscle strength.
Patients can get rid of disability, instability and restricted mobility of the knee.
Knee replacement improves the quality of life to a great extent by improving the knee joint.
Problems like swelling and stiffness that prevented patient from bending and straightening of the knee are totally alleviated.
Patient can gradually restore their daily activities with a new healthy knee. 

Risks of knee replacement surgery

Like any other surgery, knee replacement surgery also involves some risks and complications. Some of the complications involved in knee replacement are:

Excessive bleeding at the area of incision
Blood clotting in your lung may occur
Blood clotting or deep vein thrombosis in the veins in lower leg
There is a possibility of nearby vessels, bones and nerves getting damaged
Urinary tract infection
There are chances of primary as well as superficial infection
Failure or loosening of the knee implant
Fracture in the bone near the replaced joint during or post surgery
There are many other complications that can subsequently follow after surgery, so it is important to know about them before undergoing the surgery.

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable knee replacement surgery. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

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