Knee Replacement Surgery in Chennai

Knee replacements are also known as knee arthroplasty. They are surgeries that are usually performed when the person suffers from a particular medical condition called arthritis, or it can also be due to reasons like cartilage defects, ligament tear and major fractures in the area that call for the replacement. It is a procedure to improve or partially and fully remove the surfaces of the knee that reduces the pain, removes inability, and creates durability for the knee in movement and flexibility. For more details visit https://bharathorthopaedics.com/knee-replacement-surgery/ or call us at 96627 36666.

Knee replacements are also known as knee arthroplasty. They are surgeries that are usually performed when the person suffers from a particular medical condition called arthritis, or it can also be due to reasons like cartilage defects, ligament tear and major fractures in the area that call for the replacement. It is a procedure to improve or partially and fully remove the surfaces of the knee that reduces the pain, removes inability, and creates durability for the knee in movement and flexibility.

Osteoarthritis, the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone is one of the major reasons for knee replacement surgery. Age is a very common condition and it occurs when cartilage the protection or covering between the knee and the bone joints breaks down. Other reasons include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis: The lining of the knee is attacked and destroyed by the body’s immune system.

• Deformities: People with bent legs or “knock-knees” often undergo surgery to restore the position of the knee.

• Knee injuries: When a bone is broken or if there is a tear in the ligament around the knee, resulting in arthritis causing great pain and gradually limits your movements.