dr rajan's knee clinic

Knee joint replacement involves replacing part or all of a knee joint that has been damaged or worn away with a prosthesis - a new joint made of metal and plastic. The aim of a knee replacement is to reduce pain from arthritis and improve function. Types Of Knee Replacement Knee replacements were first carried out in the 1940’s and have developed significantly since then. There are two types of knee joint replacement:  1) Partial Knee Replacement A partial knee replacement it where only part of the joint is removed and replaced with a metal and plastic prosthesis. It is sometimes known as a Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR) or Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty.  A partial knee joint replacement is most commonly done on the inner side of the knee as that is the most common part of the joint affected by arthritis, and then the outer side. If the arthritis is at the kneecap then the back of the patellar and front surface of the thigh bone ...

Knee symptoms vary greatly depending on what is going on in and around the knee joint . There may be burning knee pain, sharp pain, instability, stiffness or difficulty with certain activities. Each of these knee symptoms indicates different problems in the knee joint, and by thinking about what we feel, we can work out what is wrong and what to do to treat it. Knee symptoms may indicate a fairly minor problem such as cartilage irritation or a minor ligament sprain, or they may be a sign of a more serious problem such as advanced arthritis or a ligament tear. Common Knee Symptoms Here we will look at the most common symptoms associated with knee pai n and how to use those symptoms to work out what is wrong. From there, you can find the best way to treat your knee pain and stop it from coming back. Common knee symptoms include: Knee Pain From Running Noisy Knee Pain & Popping Knee Pain On Stairs Locked Knee Leg & Knee Swelling Knee Pain At Nig...

There are two main types of arthritis in the knee: Osteoarthritis: where there is degeneration of the bones Rheumatoid Arthritis: where there is inflammation in the joint 1. Osteoarthritis Of The Knee This is commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis. Osteoarthritis is by far the most common cause of arthritis pain in knees affecting approximately 16 million people. Usually osteoarthritis of the knee is related to, but not caused by aging, most commonly affecting people over the age of 65. Other common terms used are "degenerative arthritis knee" or "arthrosis". In a normal, healthy knee joint, there is a reasonable sized gap between the bones (tibia and femur) due to a thick layer of cartilage and lubricating fluid.  The surface of the bones is nice and smooth and as the knee bends and straightens, the joint moves easily and painlessly due to the cushioning from the cartilage.  With osteoarthritis of the knee, a few things happen. ...

Arthritis pain in knees is one of the most common knee problems. Indeed, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the US, and affects millions of people worldwide. Arthritis simply means "inflammation of the joint" and is characterised by degenerative changes in the bones and cartilage in the knee joint.   Knee arthritis may affect the knee joint between the thigh and shin bones, or the patellofemoral joint between the kneecap and the front of the knee. In some cases, knee arthritis will affect both joints. Here we will start by looking at what is actually going on in the knee with arthritis and the different types.  Then as you continue through the arthritis pain in knee section you will find lots of information such as the causes, symptoms, stages and treatment options including exercises, injections, braces and natural remedies. What is Knee Arthritis? There are two different types of knee arthritis caused by either wear and tear or ...