Knee Joint Pain? Let's Get to Know Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

Total knee replacement (TKR), also known as total knee arthroplasty, is an action procedure to replace the inflamed surface of the knee joint with a new joint (a prosthetic artificial knee joint). At TKR, the end of the femur will be removed and replaced with a metal shell, and the end of the tibia will be replaced with a metal stem. The two of them are connected with plastic, which functions as a damper for movement.

A total knee replacement procedure is an effective solution to surgical procedures performed to replace the knee joint.  This procedure is performed because of joint inflammation, which causes the legs to feel stiff and painful when moved.

Many things affect pain in the knee, pain can occur due to injury, apart from injury the factor of increasing age also increases the risk of developing this disease. The degeneration of the knee is exacerbated by the traumatic condition of the knee, which is not treated immediately.

 

Causes of Knee Pain

• Knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage rubs together, causing wear and tear and causing the knee to become stiff and deformed.due to age factor.  Ostroarthritis usually occurs in patients over the age of 50, but it can also occur in younger patients.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis. Autoimmune diseases can also cause inflammation of the lining of the knee joint (synovitis), causing joint damage. This can affect many joints.
• Post-Traumatic Arthritis can occur after a cartilage injury or fracture.

 

When Is the Right Time to Perform Knee Replacement Surgery?

• When knee pain or stiffness interferes with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, sitting, or squatting.
• There is inflammation in the joints in the knee that does not heal even though you have taken medication.
• Knee pain of moderate intensity continues even when you are not doing activities, such as when you are sleeping, until the pain is severe.

As a result, Friends of Hermina require quick and precise action in dealing with bone disorders; it is best to consult an orthopedic specialist right away. and the importance of maintaining joint health by avoiding sitting too long, maintaining a healthy weight, consuming nutritious food, and exercising regularly.