Replace joints so you can move freely with Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

The knee is a very important organ in daily movement activities. From walking to running, all activities require well-functioning bones. If the knee is injured or affected by certain diseases, in some cases a TKR (total knee replacement) procedure is needed to restore the disturbed function.

What is Total Knee Replacement?

Total Knee Replacement is a medical procedure that involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial knee joint (prosthetic). This procedure is an effective solution to relieve stiffness and pain in the knee due to arthritis injury.

Medical conditions that can require total knee replacement surgery / TKR:

1. Osteoarthritis is when a person's knee joints become inflamed due to overuse or obesity.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when a person's knee joints experience chronic inflammation due to an autoimmune disease that makes it difficult for the knee to function.
3. Post-traumatic arthritis is this type of arthritis that can occur due to serious injury to the knee joint.
4. Avascular necrosis or disruption of the blood supply to the cartilage in the joint.
5. Knee joint deformity or deformity of the knee joint which can cause pain symptoms and limit movement.
6. Other joint disorders that do not respond to conservative treatment.

The aim of the TKR (total knee replacement) procedure is to eliminate pain originating from the knee. Replacing damaged knee joints with prosthetics can reduce and even eliminate pain that interferes with daily activities. Other purposes of this procedure include:

• Restores previously impaired knee function so that it can be more easily used for daily activities
• Improves quality of life with relief of pain and improved joint function
• Helps carry out physical activities that were previously difficult or impossible due to knee problems
• Increases independence after the knee is easier to move
• Reduce dependence on pain medication which is usually dangerous

When Should Total Knee Replacement Be Done?

Conditions that may need to be treated with Total Knee Replacement include:

1. Severe pain or stiffness in the knee, so that you can no longer do simple physical activities such as walking, going up and down stairs, sitting or squatting.
2. Inflammation in the knee does not improve even after receiving treatment with medication or physical therapy.
3. Knee pain of moderate intensity but continues even though you are not active. For example, when you are sleeping, the pain feels very intense.

Before advising a patient to undergo total knee replacement surgery, the doctor will carry out a thorough examination and look at the patient's previous treatment history. Each patient can be advised to carry out different therapies, even if they are experiencing one or more of the symptoms above. Therefore, immediately consult your friend Hermina's bone health with an orthopedic specialist at Hermina Pandanaran Hospital. This Total Knee Replacement procedure can also be carried out at our Hospital. Replace the joint immediately so you can move freely with Total Knee Replacement (TKR) at Hermina Pandanaran Hospital.