5 Benefits of a Successful Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement might feel like a major procedure, and it is. That said, the benefits you reap from getting this kind of intervention have the potential to outweigh the drawbacks of the recovery period. 

Plus, here at Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida, Karl Siebuhr, MD, and our team have ways to make this process less burdensome than you might expect. With partial knee replacement, for example, we can preserve the healthy part of your knee, shortening your recovery. 

No matter what kind of knee replacement you need, though, you can look forward to these five benefits:

#1: Pain relief

The first and biggest perk of this procedure comes from the way it eliminates discomfort from your life. 

If your knee regularly hurts, the replacement can be quite literally life-changing. Imagine moving throughout your day without that pain. With knee replacement, that can become a reality. 

#2: Better mobility

A new joint in your knee should restore your full range of motion there. If you’re dealing with stiff knees that have you hobbling around, knee replacement corrects that. You’ll be able to take life in stride. 

#3: Lower risk of complications

When your knee hurts, you move differently to try and minimize that pain. This can result in imbalances in your body. Over time, that can even contribute to physical limitations. 

With a successful knee replacement, you improve alignment in your body. In doing so, you eliminate the risk of problems developing elsewhere as you make accommodations for your bad knee. 

#4: Greater health

Being sedentary is linked to a wide range of complications, from high blood pressure and cholesterol to a variety of cancers. When your knee hurts, though, moving is difficult.

With a new knee, you’ll be able to get the physical activity you need to protect your health through the years. 

#5: Improved quality of life

Reported satisfaction with knee replacement has ticked up in recent years, thanks largely to advancements in surgical techniques. Today, nearly 90% of people say they’re glad they got the procedure. In other words, the quality of life improvement outweighs the downside of the recovery period for most folks. 

Being older and heavier makes you less likely to be satisfied. The longer you wait to get your knee replacement, the higher your likelihood of being in the small group of dissatisfied patients.

Clearly, a knee replacement can do a lot for you. If you want to improve your days and your long-term health outlook, don’t hesitate to talk with Dr. Siebuhr about your knee replacement options. Call our office or request an appointment online to schedule a consultation.