When the decision for revision knee replacement is made, standard assessments are performed, including x-rays, laboratory tests, and possibly other imaging modalities like bone scans, CT scans, X-rays may demonstrate a change in the position or condition of the components. Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) helps to determine the cause, location, and the amount of bone loss before surgery. […]
Revision Total Knee Replacement is the replacement of the previous failed total knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis. It is a complex procedure that requires extensive preoperative planning, specialized implants and tools, prolonged operating times, and mastery of difficult surgical techniques to achieve a good result. What is the reason behind Failure of previous Implantation? […]
Recovery after knee arthroscopy The content and duration of the rehabilitation program after knee arthroscopy depend on the damage found in the joint and the repair that was made. Following partial removal of a meniscus, the patient may bear weight on the operated leg as early as on the day of surgery. Depending on the […]
Serious complications after knee arthroscopy are rare, and the benefits of the procedure generally outweigh the risks. However, complications can occur during and after the operation. The following complications are possible: Bleeding into the knee joint is common after arthroscopic surgery. It depends on the type and location of the procedures performed during the operation. […]
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure by which the knee is examined with an arthroscopic camera, and its inner structures are displayed on a monitor. With the use of arthroscopic instruments, these structures are felt, trimmed and shaved, torn parts can be sutured in place, and damaged tissue, loose fragments of bone and cartilage […]