How long will you knee replacement last?

Life of Knee replacement.

Average life of a Knee replacement surgery can range from 10-20 years depending on the type of replacement done. The partial knee replacement surgery will require another revision surgery after 10 years. This will happen in cases where the knee replacement has worn out in due course and has again started showing symptoms of knee pain, stiffness and restricted movements. The total knee replacement surgery could give your knee a working life of 20 years. 

A revision can occur in a short duration or long duration, depending on the status of the implant. There are chances of short term revision surgery if the knee gets infected or due to some mechanical malfunction. The long term revision comes into place when the life of the implant gets over and the knee starts to show symptoms of pain, lower stability, stiffness and restricted movement. 

Knee replacement surgery has been going for more than three decades now. The techniques, prosthetic material and technological improvement has been immense in the field of knee replacement and related surgeries. 

Dr. Sunil Rajan, Best knee replacement surgeon in Indore, is one person you can trust on in case you have any Joint related injuries or pains. Dr. Sunil Rajan has a number of firsts in medical procedures accredited to his name like the Day Care Surgery, in which the patient is discharged from the hospital in the course of a single day after successful surgery for joint replacement which conventionally needed a week’s time.

Dr. Sunil Rajan is also abreast in new techniques and methodology to help you relive your pain in a shorter span of time with lower rehabilitation period. New surgical approach with smaller incision than the traditional total knee replacement has decreased the post-operative pain and rehabilitation time, significantly. These methods and effectiveness vary from patient to patient and can only be gauged by a skillful orthopedic surgeon experienced in varied techniques and procedures of knee replacement surgery. 

Consult your trusted orthopedic right away if you are in any sort of joint pain. Do not prolong your ailment as it could get worse and the rectification more difficult as the time passes. Medical interventions are always easier if detected at an earlier stage of the problem.

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