{"id":1162,"date":"2021-10-12T13:20:36","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T07:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yashodahealthcare.com\/blogs\/?p=1162"},"modified":"2023-03-21T11:41:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T06:11:19","slug":"why-should-you-not-avoid-knee-replacement-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yashodahealthcare.com\/blogs\/why-should-you-not-avoid-knee-replacement-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Not Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons. In this, the damaged knee parts are replaced by artificial components (implants) with the objective of decreasing pain and improving the quality of life of patients. People with a severe knee arthritis, knee infection or other conditions may require knee transplant surgery.<\/p>\n

Around 6 million people undergo knee replacement surgery each year, around the world. It is observed that around 90% of the patients who have to undergo knee replacement surgery, experience a massive improvement in their knee function.<\/p>\n

Knee replacement surgery is generally preferred and suggested by doctors only when non surgical treatment options like anti-inflammatory medicines, lifestyle modification and knee joint injections, etc. have failed to provide any relief in knee-related disorders. Knee replacement surgeries performed too soon, can create complications in the knee functioning and they may have to wind up for a revision surgery, later in life.<\/p>\n

Why are patients advised not to delay knee replacement surgery?<\/h2>\n

Patients suffering from severe knee joint pain should never delay knee replacement surgery as this may deprive them from enjoying the benefits of the surgery. Orthopedic surgeons must try all possible non-invasive treatment methods to relieve the pain and other symptoms. If this treatment fails to provide any relief, then surgeons will suggest you to undergo knee replacement surgery. It is often suggested that if your doctor advises you to undergo knee replacement surgery, then you should not delay in making the decision. Patients who keep delaying their knee replacement surgery even in serious conditions like knee osteoarthritis, are at high risk of deteriorating their knee function. This may lead to physical inactiveness, causing various health problems like obesity and depression. Waiting too long to undergo the surgery, will make the recovery slower. This, in turn, can affect the mobility and lifestyle even after the surgery. Hence, it is always advisable to undergo knee replacement surgery before the damage gets so severe that even surgeons may not be able to fix it completely.<\/p>\n

Signs that you should undergo knee replacement surgery<\/h2>\n

Here are some signs which will tell you that it is the high time for you to undergo minimally invasive knee replacement surgery:<\/strong><\/p>\n