What is Knee Prosthesis? What is its treatment and purpose?

Knee prosthesis is a method used for the treatment of worn and worn knee joints due to various reasons. This prosthesis aims to make the function of the knee joint more comfortable, relieve the patient's edema and pain, facilitate movements and enable the patient to perform daily life activities comfortably.

Who gets knee prosthesis?

Knee prosthesis is used in cases where deformity has occurred in the knee joint, in those who have osteoarthritis (calcification), in cases where joint movement is restricted and muscle strength is affected in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, in conditions such as meniscus tear, anterior cruciate ligament injury, and in traumatic knee injuries (fracture).

What are the benefits of knee prosthesis?

It can provide the following benefits to individuals who undergo knee prosthesis:

Being able to make movements in the knee joint more easily
Reducing pain and edema in and around the knee
Preventing the weakening of the knee muscles
Increasing independence in daily living activities
What is the Importance of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Knee Prosthesis Treatment?

A personalized rehabilitation program is applied for individuals who undergo knee prosthesis. The aim of this program is to ensure compliance with the prosthesis, increase the range of motion of the knee joint, increase the strength of the knee joint muscles, reduce pain and edema, and generally enable the individual to walk in a more balanced way and continue his daily life more independently. If treatment is needed after knee prosthesis, an appointment can be made at the nearest branch.

Please note that it is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional for a definitive diagnosis and treatment of medical issues.