A knee replacement is only necessary if your knee causes you pain, stiffness, instability, or loss of function that interferes with your everyday life and activities. The ends of your thigh and shin bones are coated with firm cartilage in a healthy knee, allowing the bones to move freely against one other. Arthritis wears down the firm cartilage, causing it to thin. In some spots, the cartilage may wear away, causing your bones to grind together and become worn. The worn ends of the bones and any residual hard cartilage are removed and replaced with metal and plastic pieces during a knee replacement surgery. The plastic functions similarly to hard cartilage, allowing your joint to move freely. The artificial joint's interlocking pieces enable. If you have knee arthritis, you may not require a knee replacement. However, if your knee has been injured by arthritis and the pain, impairment, or stiffness is interfering with your everyday activities, it may be worth considering. Even so, your healthcare team will always explore alternative options first, such as pharmacological therapies, physiotherapy, and weight loss, before recommending a knee replacement. You may opt to wait if your symptoms are still controlled and your medicine is helpful.
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