Double Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery can help alleviate pain and re-establish function in extreme knee joints. The operation includes cutting off the thighbone, shinbone and kneecap from weakened bone and cartilage, and replacing it with an artificial joint made of metal alloys, high-grade plastics and polymers.
The most common reason for a Bilateral Complete Knee Replacement is extreme arthritis, which causes pain and stiffness in both knees that interfere with daily living activities and reduce one’s quality of life. Stiffness can make basic tasks like putting on your shoes and socks incredibly difficult. Pain is generally made worse by weight-bearing, standing, and walking activities.
Replacement surgery for knees involves cutting off the arthritic bone and inserting a prosthetic joint. All the arthritic structures, including the femur, tibia, and patella are replaced. The arthritic surfaces are covered, and the bone ends are replaced with the prosthesis, like a tooth capping. The prosthetic component is generally made of metal and plastic surfaces which are designed to glide smoothly against one another.