[vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”center” title_tag=”” disable_break_words=”no” title=”KNEE REPLACEMENT” title_color=”#00008b”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Welcome to Brisbane Hip & Knee” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]Brisbane Hip & Knee is a Queensland Orthopedic clinic, located in Springwood. Dr.Mahendra Meta is a Queensland-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Adult Hip & knee Replacement Surgery & Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. He is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in Brisbane. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic surgery internationally. Mainly concentrating on improving accuracy & patient satisfaction.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Services Offered By Our Clinic:” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Knee Replacement” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]Our Knee Replacement service includes the following.
➢ Computer Navigated Surgery
➢ Patient-Specific Instrumentation
➢ Verasense Sensor-Assisted Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is done when there is comparatively major damage to the knee. In this surgery, the knee joint is replaced with prostheses which are basically artificial metal or plastic replacement parts. Usually, the people who are facing problems in walking, sitting, climbing stairs, and getting out of the chair, some others may have severe pain even when taking rest needs surgery. This knee replacement surgery comes under one of the most common bone surgeries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Types of Knee Replacement Surgeries” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]Depending on the requirement and severity of the injury, the replacement surgery can be of various types.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Partial Knee Replacement Surgery” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]As the name goes, in partial knee replacement surgery, instead of replacing the entire knee joint, only the damaged part of the knee is removed and replaced. The rest of the knee is preserved.
Partial Knee Replacement can be done in case of:
➢ Uni-compartment (Half) Knee Replacement
➢ Patello-femoral joint (joint under the kneecap) replacement
➢ Other than arthritis, there are other causes that could require knee replacement various causes like
➢ Obesity
➢ Trauma
➢ Bursitis and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Uni-compartment (Half) Knee Replacement” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]The damaged cartilage and bone are resurfaced with plastic/metal components during knee replacement surgery. Uni-compartment is also known as Half/ Partial knee replacement that means a portion of the knee is resurfaced. This is applicable for patients whose disease is limited to one particular area of the knee and is an alternative procedure for total knee replacement.
Usually, The patients spend less time in hospital after the Uni- compartment knee replacement surgery because a partial knee replacement is done through a small incision. They can get back to normal position and do activities sooner than the patients who have undergone total knee replacement surgery.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Patello-Femoral Joint (joint under the kneecap) Replacement” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]It is a type of Partial Knee replacement surgery in which a portion of the knee will be resurfaced. The damaged bone is resurfaced with plastic or metal components in the Patello-Femoral joint or Joint under the kneecap replacement surgery. Patella is nothing but Kneecap and the femur is nothing but the thigh bone that the patella rests in. It is also an alternative procedure for Total knee replacement.
Usually, it will be done through a smaller incision so there is less damage to soft tissues in the knee. The recovery will be faster in this type of surgery and the patients will return to normal activities more quickly than other patients.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Total Knee Replacement Surgery” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]Total knee replacement surgery is required when the knee joint is severely damaged. In this surgery, the entire knee joint is replaced with artificial metal or plastic replacement parts called the ‘prostheses’.
During a total knee replacement, the end of the femur bone and the end of the lower leg bone, the tibia is removed and replaced with a plastic piece with a metal stem. The knee cap, the patella is also replaced. This surgery is usually recommended for older patients suffering from pain and functionality loss from arthritis after failed results from conservative therapy methods.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery Can be done in case of:
➢ Infections and inflammation
➢ Trauma
➢ Excessive stress in case of super athletic of overweight patients
➢ Connective tissue disorders
➢ Damage due to inactive lifestyle[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Revision Knee Replacement” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Preparing for surgery” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]➢ You need to get some routine blood tests and other investigations done before the surgery.
➢ You will also be required to undertake a general medical check-up with a physician to ensure that you’re fit for the surgery.
➢ Usage of anti-inflammatory medications, naturopathic or herbal medications should be stopped 10 days before the surgery to reduce bleeding
➢ If you’re a smoker, you should stop smoking several days before the surgery.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”On the day of the surgery” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]➢ You will be admitted to the hospital for surgery. The surgery is usually done on the same day you get admitted.
➢ Certain tests may need to be done to ensure you’re fit for the surgery.
➢ You will need to answer a few questions to the nurses for hospital records and to an Anaesthetist for the proper dosage.
➢ After that, you will be required to take a shower and change into hospital clothes.
➢ You will be transferred to the operating room half an hour before the surgery[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”In the operating room” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]Typically, the surgery is done in around two hours. You will be either under general or spinal anesthesia and will be made to lie on your back. A tourniquet will be applied to your upper thigh to reduce blood loss. The surgeon will then perform the knee replacement surgery under sterile conditions.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Post-Operative Care” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]After the surgery, there are certain things you have to do for proper recovery, comfort, and safety. You will be given some instructions to follow with respect to your diet, exercise, medicines, and more. You will also need to get routine check-ups done to ensure the recovery is happening as expected. In case of any symptoms or major discomfort after the surgery, it’s better to visit your doctor and get it checked at once.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkdf_section_title type=”standard” position=”left” title_tag=”h3″ disable_break_words=”no” title=”Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery” title_color=”#6e6e6e”][vc_column_text]The Total Knee Replacement surgery helps in relieving the symptoms of arthritis including:
- Severe pain in joints limiting everyday activities
- Deformities like bow leg or knock knees
- Stiffness in joints and more
The surgery is done when the pain is unbearable and all other conservative methods to relieve the pain have failed.
There are a number of treatments available for knee replacement. Get in touch with us now to book your appointment and get more information on knee replacement surgeries.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Get in touch with us to book your appointment or get more information on Knee construction surgeries.
For Appointments & Inquiries, Contact – (07) 3847 8820.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]