In many cases, the pain resolves with time. In other cases, a specific cause for the pain can be identified and treated. This may involve the patella and occur with deep bending or forceful straightening of the knee. Sometimes this requires additional surgery. Total knee replacement is a major surgical procedure and there are innumerable potential complications.
Most patients have many years of painless knee function.
If you wish to receive the benefits of total knee replacement, you must also be willing to accept the risks. The decision to undergo total knee replacement surgery is yours.