What is knee replacement surgery?

A total knee replacement may be recommended if arthritis or degenerative joint disease makes your knee stiff and painful or if the upper arm bone is fractured so badly that tissue death may result. Orthopedic knee replacement surgery replaces damaged surfaces with artificial parts (prostheses).

Frozen knee surgery is performed when a knee has lost all range of motion. It is most probably caused from inflammation in the joint as well as immobilization of the joint due to trauma or surgery. Frozen knee surgery is done arthroscopically, but must be maintained with physical therapy to keep a good range of motion and restore function.

If you dislocate your knee, your orthopedic surgeon will put it back into place (a closed reduction) and then immobilize your knee for several weeks. If your knee dislocation becomes a chronic condition, a brace can sometimes help. However, if therapy and bracing fail, then you may need orthopedic dislocated knee surgery to repair or tighten torn or stretched ligaments.