Partial Knee Replacement
Surgery:
Partial Knee Replacement
Description:
Partial removal of Arthritis and replace with metal and/or plastic parts
Alternatives:
Do Nothing; Medicines; Physical Therapy; Injections
Goals:
Relieve pain, Improve function
Hospital:
1-2 day stay, Physical Therapy, discharge to home
Therapy:
Exercises in hospital and then to an outpatient setting
Off Work:
Depends on job, approximately 4 – 6 weeks
Driving:
No driving for 1-2 weeks, then when off pain medicine and feel safe
Weight bearing:
Full weight bearing and walking in the hospital day of or after surgery
Assistive devices:
as need or up to 3 weeks
Pain Control:
Narcotic pain medicine by mouth
Swimming:
When incision has completely healed or instructed by the doctor
Dental work:
We request you have all dental procedures done prior to your surgery. You will require an antibiotic prior to any dental work for a minimum of 2 years after your surgery
Medical Clearance:
You will need medical clearance from your primary doctor and/or cardiologist prior to surgery
Traveling:
Please do not plan on traveling for a minimum of 6 weeks. Please notify Dr. Curcione if travel is considered within the first 3 months after surgery
Complications:
Anesthesia, Bleeding, Infection, Stiffness, Damage to nerve/blood vessel/ ligament, Fracture, Blood clot, Lung Clot, Medical, Failure/loosening of implant, Failure to achieve goals
Orthopedics
Your musculoskeletal system, which comprises 206 bones that are connected by joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, protects your internal organs, supports your weight, and allows you to move. It's a complex, interdependent system where even a minor disruption can result in discomfort.
