When should it be done? of Knee replacement

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The individual will typically be experiencing increasing pain, swelling and stiffness of the knee joint with the joint becoming immobile. Other treatments have usually been tried (including anti-inflammatory medication, pain relief, steroid injections, losing weight, if over- weight and physiotherapy).

People undergoing knee replacement are typically older, less active people, so the new knee joint is less likely to wear out and need to be replaced again. The person needs to be well enough to cope with a major operation and consequent rehabilitation. However, recently, younger and more active people are having better results and many replacement knees are lasting up to 20 years and beyond.