{"id":407,"date":"2021-09-22T04:09:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T04:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drharshacm.com\/?page_id=407"},"modified":"2023-08-09T16:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:34:33","slug":"total-knee-replacement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/total-knee-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Total Knee Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#4ebeee;color:#1e0a2e\"><strong>TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkn-feature-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-586\" width=\"489\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkn-feature-1.jpg 448w, https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkn-feature-1-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why might I need a total knee replacement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Osteoarthritis is a common reason you might need a knee replacement. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of your knee gradually wears away and is usually a result of ageing. Doctor might recommend a total knee replacement if you have any of the following challenges associated with osteoarthritis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:19px\"><li>Knee pain that\u2019s so severe that it limits your daily activities<\/li><li>Severe pain that occurs even when you\u2019re resting or disturbs your sleep<\/li><li>Chronic swelling and inflammation that can\u2019t be relieved with conservative therapies such as medication and rest<\/li><li>In severe cases, you may have bowing of your legs which rarely may lead to stress fractures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What causes osteoarthritis of the knee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Osteoarthritis is sometimes just a natural result of aging. The following factors increase your risk of developing the condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:19px\"><li>An injury or trauma to the knee joint in the past<\/li><li>Being overweight or obese<\/li><li>Genetic propensity<\/li><li>Connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Doctor performs a comprehensive exam, considers your symptoms and activity levels, and reviews imaging tests, such as X-rays and MRIs, to diagnose osteoarthritis and determine if a knee replacement is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"http:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkr-1-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkr-1-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkr-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkr-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tkr-1.jpg 1225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What should I expect during a total knee replacement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">You are administered spiral\/epidural anesthesia to undergo total knee replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">He removes the damaged portions of the joint and creates a smooth surface on which to fix the implants that are customized to you. He uses a specialized bone cement or screws to attach the custom implants, ensures the new joint slides smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Following surgery, rehabilitation begin immediately. You\u2019ll be given crutches or a walker to help you walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Doctor will also provide you with a continuous passive motion or CPM, machine to passively move your joint. You relax as the machine continually moves your joint through a controlled range of motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">A physical therapist provides you with an at-home exercise plan to strengthen the muscles around your knee and to continue to improve your range of motion and confidence with your new knee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">If you have pain in your knee when walking, resting, or doing other daily activities because of severe arthritic pain, you may benefit from a total knee replacement. Contact Dr. Harsha C M or book an appointment online to learn more about how this procedure can help you resume your normal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:22px\"><strong>Book an Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"http:\/\/drharshacm.com\/\"><strong>Back to Home -&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"http:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/treatments\/\"><strong>Back to Treatment page -&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT Why might I need a total knee replacement? Osteoarthritis is a common reason you might need a knee replacement. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of your knee gradually wears away and is usually a result of ageing. Doctor might recommend a total knee replacement if you have any of the following challenges &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/total-knee-replacement\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Total Knee Replacement<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=407"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1146,"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407\/revisions\/1146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drharshacm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}