KNEE PRESERVATION SURGERY
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Knee Preservation Surgery
This is a unique group of surgeries dedicated to preserving the life of your knee joint. Your surgeon may advise you to undergo this surgery when your knee is suffering from wrong alignment of your legs and early arthritis which has not yet progressed so much that the knee needs to be replaced. They are often combined with arthroscopic surgeries (if necessary) to repair the meniscus or to reconstruct any torn ligaments of the knee. The aim of these surgeries is to ensure a straight alignment of your lower limb so that the body weight can pass through the intact part of your knee.
The surgeries advised may include the following:
High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO)
Tibial Condylar Valgus Osteotomy (TCVO)
Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO)
FAQs:
If I undergo this surgery, will it ensure that I will not need knee replacement in the future? -
No, there is no 100% guarantee that you will not need knee replacement ever in the future. However, the chances that you will need a knee replacement surgery will definitely decrease. You will also enjoy the use of your natural knee for additional 8-10 years at least.
2. How does the surgeon correct the knee alignment? -
the surgeon will either cut the bone and either close or open the gap in such a way that the leg becomes straight in a frontal plane. After this, the correction is maintained using a plate and screws.
3. Do I need to remove the plate in the future? -
Yes, it is normally advised to remove the plate 1.5-2 years after the surgery.
4. Do I need to take any bed rest after the surgery? -
Bed rest is not needed after the surgery. Knee movement is started immediately once the patient is comfortable enough able to do so. While walking, the patient will need to use a walker and restrict putting weight on his operated leg for about 4-6 weeks.
5. What are the risks or complications of this surgery? -
Injury to the blood vessels or nerves, infection along with either under- or over-correction of the deformity are the possible complications of the condition.
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