The other bone is below your knee, and called the tibia or shin bone. When your knee is replaced one, two, or all three bones are replaced. The type of replacement surgery used depends upon which part of your knee is in need of repair. Knee replacement surgery is indicated in certain conditions. A knee replacement operation is a major surgery and is usually done by an orthopedic surgeon.
Recovery includes many weeks of physical therapy.
People who undergo this surgery are usually referred to physical therapy even before the surgery. They receive instructions about how to use crutches and perform exercises that will be done post-operatively to increase mobility and assist in the recovery process. Occasionally, after knee replacement surgery, patients can get aninfection in the joint. If you develop any of these problems, see your health care provider right away. Most patients do very well after knee replacement, and have good return of mobility after a few months.