Knee Anthroplasty, also known as total knee replacement involves replacing the damaged bone and cartilage of the knee joint, which provides articulating surfaces. The entire procedure takes approximately an hour to hour-and-a-half to perform. The recovery time varies from patient to patient.
Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. The word "arthritis" means "joint inflammation." Arthritis is inflammation in and around the body's joints. A joint is a point at which two or more bones come together, such as the hip or the knee. Inflammation is one of the body's natural reactions to disease or injury. Pain, stiffness, and swelling can result from inflammation. Arthritis can cause loss of movement in some patients. The disorder limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, and bathing for more than 7 million Americans.
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among Americans aged 15 and older. However, arthritis affects people in all age groups, including almost 300,000 children. Some types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.Different types of arthritis have different symptoms, which can range in severity from person to person. Osteoarthritis generally does not cause any symptoms outside the joint. Symptoms of other types of arthritis might include fatigue, fever, a rash, and the signs of joint inflammation, including:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
- Redness
- Warmth
