Helpful Tips for the First Week After a Total Knee Replacement Surgery

A damaged bone and cartilage can be replaced with an artificial joint using the standard surgical knee replacement technique. Did you know? According to statistics, 600,000 total knee replacements have been performed annually in the United States since the first knee replacement surgery was performed in 1968. Thanks to advancements in surgical instruments and methods, it is one of the most effective medical procedures. The days of considering alternatives to total knee replacement due to the risk of problems during surgery and the lengthy recovery process are long gone.