Definition Operations on the knee joint are very common. In Germany, approximately 175,000 new knee joints are inserted each year. However, even if no knee prosthesis is fitted, the knee is a joint that is frequently operated on, as injuries to the menisci or surrounding ligaments are easy to cause, especially in sports such as … Pain after knee surgery
Water in the knee Water in the knee is colloquially any kind of fluid that accumulates in the knee. It is usually a clear bodily fluid that occurs naturally in the joint, the synovial fluid. During a knee operation, the joint is manipulated, which leads to an increased production of the synovial fluid. As a … Water in the knee | Pain after knee surgery
Associated symptoms Generally, bruising and swelling occur in the operating area shortly after the operation. In addition, the knee joint can usually not be fully bent or stretched. Depending on the complications, the pain after a knee operation can also be accompanied by various other complaints. For example, an effusion of the knee joint is … Associated symptoms | Pain after knee surgery
Diagnosis The answer to the question of whether the pain after knee surgery is still one of the harmless pains that accompany healing, or whether there is a complication that increases the pain, can best be given by a doctor. In this case, the specialist is primarily the orthopedic surgeon who has operated on the … Diagnosis | Pain after knee surgery
Knee joint prosthesis, knee joint endoprosthesis, total knee stent endoprosthesis, knee TEP, total endoprosthesis (TEP), artificial knee joint Definition A knee prosthesis replaces the worn part of the knee joint with an artificial surface. The worn layers of cartilage and bone are removed during surgery and replaced by two artificial parts, namely the femoral shield … Knee prosthesis
Installation of the knee prosthesis A knee prosthesis can be made of different materials or can be attached using different surgical methods. Which surgical method is used in an individual case depends on the condition of the joint, the patient’s ability to bear weight and the surgeon. The operation is usually performed by orthopedic specialists, … Installation of the knee prosthesis | Knee prosthesis
Complications Of course, there are also conditions in which the use of a knee prosthesis does not appear to be appropriate. Just as there are many indications for the possible necessity of using an artificial joint, there are also many contraindications. Listed below are some important contraindications that may delay the use of a knee … Complications | Knee prosthesis
The knee prosthesis operation In the course of a knee prosthesis implantation, various surgical steps must be performed. Since not every operation follows the same pattern, the decisive and most important steps of a knee prosthesis implantation are described below. The individual steps mentioned below do not claim to be complete nor are they listed … The knee prosthesis operation | Surgery of a knee prosthesis
The anesthesia Anaesthesia:There are various anaesthesia procedures available for knee prosthesis surgery: The anaesthetist (= anaesthesiologist) points out details and possible risks of the respective anaesthetic procedures during a consultation. The most suitable anesthesia is then determined based on individual circumstances. Under no circumstances can such an operation be performed under local anesthesia. Partial anesthesia, … The anesthesia | Surgery of a knee prosthesis
Duration of the surgery The surgical treatment of the knee joint with a knee prosthesis is nowadays considered a routine procedure in most clinics with an orthopedic department. Apart from the preparation time in the form of fasting (6 hours before surgery), the procedure itself takes about 1-2 hours. The timing begins after the patient … Duration of the surgery | Surgery of a knee prosthesis
Operative preparation of the knee prosthesis operation Since the knee prosthesis operation is performed under anesthesia, either the general practitioner or an internist must determine the patient’s suitability for anesthesia (anesthetic capability). This is done by checking the general state of health. If necessary, various measures must then be taken to establish the ability to … Surgery of a knee prosthesis
What pain must one expect with a knee prosthesis A knee prosthesis is usually only used when there is considerable pain and the person affected is exposed to a high level of suffering. The aim of the knee prosthesis operation is therefore naturally to relieve the patient of this severe pain. Today, this is achieved … Pain with a knee prosthesis
