Total Knee Arthroplasty — When knee pain is severe, an artificial joint may be an option
When knee osteoarthritis has progressed and conservative treatment no longer relieves the pain, surgery may be considered.
The damaged joint surface is replaced with artificial parts made of metal and polyethylene.
The goals of surgery are pain relief, restoring knee function, and improving quality of life.
An artificial knee joint typically lasts about 15-20 years, and many patients are able to return to comfortable daily living.
X-rays and MRI are used to assess the joint condition and decide if surgery is appropriate
Cardiovascular and general health are checked to ensure safe surgery
The damaged joint surface is removed and artificial joint parts are precisely installed
Rehabilitation begins the day after surgery, gradually restoring walking ability
Surgical techniques and artificial joint materials continue to improve each year, with better durability. When considering surgery, we evaluate the disease stage, age, activity level, and any other health conditions. Surgery is considered only after conservative treatments have been fully tried.
Our clinic provides pre-surgery evaluation and post-surgery follow-up.
The knee replacement surgery itself is performed at a specialized hospital, but we handle pre-surgery examinations, imaging, conservative treatment, and post-surgery rehabilitation and follow-up at our clinic. Please feel free to consult us about whether surgery might be right for you.