Is Total Knee Replacement Surgery Advisable?
Question: I am trying to decide weather to have total knee replacement or partial. Can you help
Brief Answer:
Which knee compartment involved helps to make the decision
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually partial knee replacement is done only when one compartment of the knee is arthritic and the other compartment is normal.
This can be confirmed on an Xray of the knee.
Usually total knee replacement has better life and prognosis post operative.
Please do upload the Xray so that we can take a decision on whether you will benefit from partial or total knee replacement.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Which knee compartment involved helps to make the decision
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually partial knee replacement is done only when one compartment of the knee is arthritic and the other compartment is normal.
This can be confirmed on an Xray of the knee.
Usually total knee replacement has better life and prognosis post operative.
Please do upload the Xray so that we can take a decision on whether you will benefit from partial or total knee replacement.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Remy Koshy