Knee Replacement Surgery
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Overview
Total knee replacement is a surgery that resurfaces a knee joint damaged by severe arthritis, replacing worn cartilage and bone with metal and plastic components. It’s recommended when knee pain and stiffness no longer respond to medication, injections, or physical therapy. Dr. Muthana Sartawi performs the procedure using a patented, muscle-sparing technique that allows many patients to walk within hours of surgery instead of the typical multi-day recovery.
When is total knee replacement recommended?
You may be a candidate for total knee replacement if you experience:
Severe knee pain or stiffness that limits walking, stair climbing, or getting in and out of chairs
Moderate to severe knee pain that persists even at rest, day or night
Chronic knee inflammation or swelling unrelieved by rest or medication
Visible knee deformity (bowing in or out)
No lasting improvement from anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injections, lubricating injections, or physical therapy
The goal of knee replacement surgery in Dubai is to reinstate the damaged parts of the knee joint and relieve knee pain that cannot be controlled with other treatments.
Nevertheless, the type of knee replacement surgery required depends on the seriousness of damage to the knee. Depending on the type of injury or health condition, one or more parts of the knee may be affected.
How the procedure works
The surgery takes approximately one hour and follows these steps:
An incision is made in the knee area
Damaged bone and cartilage are removed
The knee implant is positioned precisely
The implant is secured, with or without bone cement
A polymer insert is placed to create a smooth gliding surface between the metal components
The incision is closed
What to expect during recovery
Most patients regain enough motion to straighten the knee fully and bend it for stairs, chairs, and getting in and out of a car. Some numbness around the incision and occasional clicking from the implant are normal and typically fade with time. Compared to the pain and limited mobility before surgery, most patients find these effects easy to tolerate.
Dr. Sartawi's 3D-printed implant technology
For patients who want an implant matched to their exact anatomy, Dr. Sartawi also offers 3D-printed knee replacement components. A CT scan of the knee is used to design a fully customized implant, manufactured and verified over roughly six weeks before surgery. Patients report faster recovery and better soft-tissue balance with this approach compared to standard off-the-shelf implants.
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Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
A partial knee replacement is a procedure in which only the affected compartment of the knee is replaced.
Patients with osteoarthritis may only damage one of the knee compartments. It makes more sense to replace just that part rather than the entire knee. A partial knee replacement procedure does not affect the ligaments in the front and back of the knee. It is always best to maintain the body’s natural structure and movement as much as possible.
Furthermore, a partial joint replacement procedure is less taxing on the body than a full joint replacement procedure. It requires minimal soft tissue or adjacent bone damage. Hence, patients who have partial knee replacement usually recover more quickly. However, the revision rate may be higher than that of a total knee replacement.
Best candidates for partial knee replacement surgery
If you are encountering the following knee issues, then partial replacement surgery might work in your favour: - Arthritis limited to only one compartment of your knee - Arthritis causing inflammation - Acute knee stiffness
How is partial knee replacement surgery beneficial?
A partial knee replacement is beneficial in many ways. Firstly, it is suitable for any age. It allows younger people to preserve more bone, which is beneficial if revision surgery is required later on. Secondly, for the elderly, partial knee replacement is a less stressful procedure with less pain and risk of bleeding. Thirdly, PKR is a less invasive procedure that requires a smaller incision and removes only the damaged part of the bone. However, the outcome of the surgery may vary according to the type of arthritis rather than your age.
A pioneer of modern-day knee replacement
Dr. Sartawi was one of the first to perform one-day joint replacement surgery in Central Illinois and the Middle East. In the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council, he has performed approximately 2500 total knee replacement surgeries with a 97% success rate using his new technique.
Dr. Muthana Sartawi is the best orthopedic surgeon and Director of the King’s College Hospital London’s Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement Centre in Dubai Hills. King’s is one of the few GCC hospitals that allows joint replacement patients to be discharged on the same day, thanks to Dr. Sartawi’s special technique.
Dr. Sartawi’s patented minimally invasive approach to knee replacement, termed as “Modified Intervastus Approach to the Knee”, has been published in peer-reviewed journals. It has contributed to an accelerated and rapid recovery post-total knee replacement surgery in the USA, and now in Kuwait, Dubai, and across GCC.
To get the benefits of fast-recovering knee replacement surgery in Dubai , get in touch with Dr. Sartawi’s team.
Most patients using Dr. Sartawi’s same-day technique can walk with assistance within hours of surgery; a walker or cane is often used for a short period during initial recovery.
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It depends on how much of the knee is damaged total replacement suits widespread arthritis, while partial replacement suits damage limited to one compartment. Compare both options