Knee Replacement Surgery for our Patient from Australia
Orthopedic, Joint, and Spine Surgery Center in Turkey
| Thomas Pichler | Patient’s Name |
| 60 Years | Age |
| None | Chronic Diseases |
| Cartilage Thinning and Knee Injury | Diagnosis |
| Knee Replacement | Performed Surgery |
Medical Report on the Patient’s Condition
The patient is 60 years old and has been suffering from knee pain for a long time due to cartilage thinning and a knee injury sustained in an accident.
This condition caused severe knee pain, preventing the patient from walking long distances or engaging in physical activities.
The patient contacted us from Australia, and we evaluated his condition and sent him a detailed treatment plan. Two weeks later, the patient arrived at our hospital, and we commenced the necessary procedures.
Medical diagnosis of the patient’s condition
After the patient arrived at the hospital, an examination and radiological examinations were performed, and his condition was accurately diagnosed, which showed the presence of thinning in the knee cartilage and according to the results, it was decided that the patient needed to have a knee joint replacement operation.
We performed the operation and an American brand titanium joint was placed, which has a joint warranty of 25 to thirty years.
The operation was successfully done thanks to the experience of the medical team. After the operation, the pain disappeared completely and the patient regained his life normally. The doctor advised him to conduct physiotherapy sessions for a better result.
The most important information about the knee joint replacement operation
- The patient will require general anesthesia. The surgery typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours.
Procedure Steps:
- Incision: A full-length incision will be made along the front of the knee.
- Cartilage and Ligament Removal: Cartilage tissue and knee ligaments will be cut and removed.
- Bone Preparation: An even and straight layer will be shaped between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone).
- Implant Placement: Appropriately sized artificial joint components will be used to fit onto the knee bones.
- Implant Material: The implant is American-made and crafted from titanium.
