Knee replacement: when orthopaedic surgeons recommend it

Advanced deterioration of the knee joint, known as gonarthrosis, can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and significant loss of mobility. These symptoms directly affect walking and everyday activities.

When the joint is severely damaged and non-surgical treatments are no longer able to manage the pain and other symptoms, an orthopaedic surgeon may recommend knee replacement surgery – a procedure in which the damaged joint surfaces are replaced with a prosthesis.

The aim of this procedure is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore joint function. The decision to recommend knee replacement is made following a thorough clinical and imaging assessment, during which the surgeon evaluates the extent of the knee damage, the severity of the patient's symptoms, and the impact these have on their daily life.

Further details about knee replacement surgery and the circumstances in which it may be indicated are provided by Dr. Vladimir Pușcașu, primary care specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at SANADOR Clinical Hospital.