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

The knee prosthesis operation | Surgery of a 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 | 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 | 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

Pain with knee prosthesis | Knee prosthesis and sports

Pain with knee prosthesis The decision to have a knee prosthesis is usually made due to painful restriction of movement. Not least because of this, it is very annoying for patients if pain persists even after the operation. Unfortunately, the follow-up treatment that inevitably follows the implantation of an artificial knee joint is often a … Pain with knee prosthesis | Knee prosthesis and sports