Knee replacement is often considered the last resort for the treatment of knee pain that doesn’t respond to other treatments. However, the procedure offers so many long-term benefits that most patients wish they had their knee replaced sooner. Here’s what you can expect after taking this important step toward better health.
- Significant Pain Relief: The surgery effectively reduces or eliminates the chronic pain associated with severe arthritis or knee injuries, allowing patients to move more comfortably. 1
- Improved Mobility and Functionality: After recovery, most patients experience a significant improvement in their ability to walk, climb stairs, and perform daily activities without difficulty.
- Increased Activity Levels: With a new joint, patients often become more active, which can contribute to better overall health, including improved cardiovascular health and weight management.
- Long-Lasting Results: Modern knee implants are durable, with many lasting 20 years or more, providing patients with long-term relief and functionality.1
- Reduced Dependency on Pain Medications: With the alleviation of chronic knee pain, patients can often reduce or eliminate their reliance on pain medications, which can have long-term health benefits.
- Prevention of Further Joint Damage: By addressing severe joint issues with a replacement, patients can prevent the worsening of joint damage and associated complications.
- Psychological Benefits: The return to a more active lifestyle and relief from chronic pain can also lead to improved mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety related to long-term pain.
Knee replacement surgery ranks among the most successful medical procedures with over 700,000 such surgeries carried out each year in the United States.1 If chronic knee pain is holding you back, book an appointment with us to explore how this cutting-edge knee replacement surgery can help you regain control of your life.
AUTHOR: Dr. Eddie El-Yussif is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in Knee Surgery at Henry Ford Health, serving the greater Detroit area.
Reference:
1.https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-knee-replacement/