Knee Replacement Surgery In Iran – Cost – Risk – Recovery
- April 13, 2022
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What’s Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery (also known as knee arthroplasty) can help relieve pain and restore knee joint function. The procedure involves cutting the damaged bone and cartilage from the femur, leg and kneecap and replacing it with a prosthesis made of metal alloys, premium plastics and polymers.
Knee Anatomy
The knee is the largest joint in the body and having healthy knees is required to perform most daily activities.
Types Of Knee Replacement Surgery In Iran
There are two main types:
- total knee replacement, where the whole joint is replaced with artificial surfaces
- partial knee replacement, where only the injured compartment of the knee is replaced
Total knee replacement is the more common.
Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure
There are four basic steps to a knee replacement procedure:
- Prepare the bone. The damaged cartilage surfaces at the ends of the femur and tibia are removed along with a small amount of underlying bone.
- Position the metal implants. The removed cartilage and bone is replaced with metal components that recreate the surface of the joint. These metal parts may be cemented or “press-fit” into the bone.
- Resurface the patella. The undersurface of the patella (kneecap) is cut and resurfaced with a plastic button. Some surgeons do not resurface the patella, depending upon the case.
- Insert a spacer. A medical-grade plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components to create a smooth gliding surface.
Knee Replacement Surgery Risks And Benefits
Why Is Knee Replacement Surgery Necessary?
There are several reasons why your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery. People who benefit from total knee replacement often have:
- Severe knee pain or stiffness that limits everyday activities, including walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. It may be hard to walk more than a few blocks without significant pain and it may be necessary to use a cane or walker
- Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, either day or night
- Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest or medications
- Knee deformity — a bowing in or out of the knee
- Failure to substantially improve with other treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, lubricating injections, physical therapy, or other surgeries.
Risks Of Knee Replacement Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, complications can occur. Some possible complications may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs
- Loosening or wearing out of the prosthesis
- Fracture
- Continued pain or stiffness
The replacement knee joint may become loose, be dislodged, or may not work the way it was intended. The joint may have to be replaced again in the future.
Nerves or blood vessels in the area of surgery may be injured, resulting in weakness or numbness.
Total knee replacement can cause some back pain, especially as you learn to walk and move differently with your new knee. However, it’s likely to get rid of some of your pre-surgery back pain over time. It’s likely that the pain from your bad knee caused you to move in a way that was harmful for your back.
If you have a problem in this regard, you can read article about Low Back Pain Facts and Treatments
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost In Iran
The cost of this surgery in Iran its about 5000$-6000$.
Preparing For Knee Replacement Surgery:
Total Knee Replacement Recovery
Most patients are able to take care of themselves and resume normal daily activities within 6 weeks and drive within 3 to 6 weeks. It may take 4 to 6 months or up to a whole year to fully recover and realize total benefits of knee replacement surgery.
You can also read more about your post-operative care after surgery in table below:
If you want to know more about the pain of hip replacement surgery compared to knee replacement, please read this article “Which surgery should be done first when both your hip and knee need to be replaced“
Why Smart Behan?
Smart Behan is the main platform to provide medical information to address your health issue. Our network introduces best hospital and centers in iran offering high quality services and expert Best Doctors and Surgeons in Iran as well as booking appointment. You can manage your medical travel. Smart Behan accompanies you from airport to airport handling Welcoming, transportation, translation, medical treatment and last not the least follow up when you are back to home.
Smart Behan can also make an appointment with our orthopedic surgeon, Dr.Zakieh Meshksar, for your consultation and surgery.
What age is good for knee replacement?
Doctors do sometimes recommend that people under age 60 wait to undergo a knee replacement procedure, because these artificial joints typically last only about 15 to 20 years. If someone younger gets the procedure, it’s likely that the joint will need to be replaced again down the line.
What will happen if I don't get knee surgery?
The leading cause of knee replacement is osteoarthritis. If you wait too long to have surgery, you put yourself at risk of experiencing an increasing deformity of the knee joint. As your condition worsens, your body may have to compensate by placing additional strain on other parts of the body (like your other knee).
What is the average surgery time for knee replacement?
Total knee replacement surgery generally takes about 60 to 90 minutes, but you should expect to be in the operating room for over two hours. Rehabilitation (physical therapy) will begin within 24 hours of surgery.
How do you sleep after a knee replacement?
Avoid crossing your surgical leg across the middle of your body. Sleep on your non-operative side with pillows between your legs. Avoid bending your knees.
Why should we do knee replacement surgery in Iran?
Smart Behan Medical Tourism Company provides you with the best orthopedic specialist for knee replacement surgery in Iran.
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