Total Knee replacement Surgery

Knee Joint Replacement Surgery

Knee joint replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore function in patients with advanced knee arthritis and other degenerative knee conditions.

The procedure involves replacing damaged joint surfaces with modern prosthetic components designed to improve movement, alignment, and overall knee function.

Conditions Commonly Treated:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post-traumatic arthritis

Goals of Knee Replacement Surgery:

Reduce pain
Improve walking and mobility
Restore knee function
Improve quality of life
Support return to daily activities

Modern Surgical Techniques:

Contemporary surgical techniques and implant systems are used to support:
Accurate alignment
Improved joint stability
Long-term implant function

Enhanced recovery pathways:

Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle, activity level, and overall health.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is an important part of recovery following knee replacement surgery. Physiotherapy and guided exercises help restore:

Knee movement
Muscle strength
Balance and mobility
Confidence with walking and daily activities

Most patients gradually return to normal activities over several weeks to months.

Personalised Orthopaedic Care

Mr Kruger provides comprehensive assessment and management for patients requiring knee replacement surgery, with a focus on personalised care and modern orthopaedic treatment approaches.

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What is a total Knee replacement ?

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Arthroscopic Knee surgery

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee conditions and injuries.

Using small incisions and a specialised camera called an arthroscope, the inside of the knee joint can be carefully assessed and treated with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.

Common Conditions Treated:

Meniscal tears
Cartilage damage
Loose bodies within the joint
Ligament injuries
Patellar (kneecap) problems

Benefits of Arthroscopy:

Smaller incisions
Reduced soft tissue damage
Faster recovery compared with traditional open surgery
Less postoperative discomfort
Earlier return to daily activities and sport

Personalised Assessment:

Treatment recommendations are tailored to each patient based on symptoms, examination findings, imaging results, lifestyle, and activity goals.
Sports Injury Expertise
Special interest is taken in sports-related knee injuries, including ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic management of meniscal and cartilage injuries.