What Are the Risks After Knee Replacement Surgery?

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What Are The Risks After Knee Replacement Surgery?
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Overview

• Usually, doctors recommend knee replacement
  surgery for knee problems like osteoarthritis
  which develops due to a breakdown of the
  underlying bone and joint cartilage. AOSM has the
  best knee surgeons in Delhi that provide
  treatment for all knee injuries. Undeniably,
  total knee surgery helps you get relief from knee
  pain but there are some risks as well.

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Risks of Knee Replacement Surgery
Infection
Anaesthesia
Pain and Swelling
Implant Failure
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Infection
In order to prevent infection, surgeons take
precautions during surgery. However, an open
wound can lead to infection even after surgery.
Thus, its imperative to keep your eyes on the
signs of infection - swelling, infection, warmth,
fever, chills, discharge from the surgical area,
and more. If you find any of these signs, then
you should talk to your surgeon.
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Anaesthesia
During surgery doctors use anaesthesia to prevent
pain. There are two types of anaesthesia -
general and regional anaesthesia. If a person
chooses general anaesthesia then he or she will
be unconscious till the surgery gets over. On the
other hand, regional anaesthesia only numbs the
area required for surgery. Some side effects of
both the anaesthesia are nausea, drowsiness,
headache, and more.
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Pain and Swelling
Pain and swelling are quite common after knee
replacement surgery. But, sometimes can worsen
your condition. Thus, its imperative to seek
medical help if you are experiencing severe pain
and swelling.
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Implant Failure
Its very rare but can be possible. If the
patient is experiencing continued pain and
stiffness, then implant failure can be a reason.
So, you shouldnt ignore the signs and consult
your knee specialist.
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