Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure for people with debilitating arthritis in the knee. Knee replacement is not a cure for arthritis, but it can improve your ability to move around and reduce pain caused by osteoarthritis. The benefits of knee replacement outweigh the risks of the surgery. However, like any major surgery, there are some potential complications. Talk to your doctor about what you can expect from the procedure.

Knee replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Knee replacement surgery can be performed for treating severe arthritis, certain fractures, and tumors in the knee.

When you need a new knee, there's no better place than Dr. Arthur Fleischmann, MD, and Associates' Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Centers and Knee Replacement Institutes in Cincinnati. Patients travel from all over the country to have Dr. Fleischman perform their knee replacement surgery because they know that he has performed more knee replacement surgeries than any other physician in the United States.

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which the knee joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a man-made device that replaces the original joint. The surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a partial (half) replacement, depending on how much of the joint surface is damaged and needs replacing.

Arthur Flee, M.D., a physician specializing in knee replacement surgery at the Cincinnati Knee Clinic, says that while some patients have been disappointed with their new knees on initial post-operative inspection, they need to understand the amount of work and rehabilitation involved in fully recovering from a total knee replacement before making a final decision about whether or not they wish to undergo the procedure.

The risk of undergoing knee replacement surgery is, without question, significant. But the benefits are equally great. Because it's impossible to predict what problems you may encounter or how you will resolve them later on down the road, there are just too many factors involved for this type of information to be covered accurately in an online article.

Arthur Flee, MD, specializes in Knee Replacement Surgery in Cincinnati. A knee replacement is most often indicated for patients with end-stage arthritis of the knee that fails to respond to conservative treatment. Arthritis is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. If you are experiencing severe pain and stiffness in your knee, a total knee replacement may be right for you. The pain and stiffness from arthritis can make it difficult to walk or perform other daily tasks.

A new knee replacement is expected to last for fifteen years on average, however, after ten years some patients may begin to experience pain, stiffness, and other similar issues. This has led many physicians to believe that the device needs replacement. However, it's unclear if this will lead to better outcomes or improved quality of life for these particular patients.

Arthur Flee, MD. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery and reconstruction of the hip, knee, and shoulder at Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health System. He attended medical school at The Ohio State University and completed his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center.