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What Are The Risks Of A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Jun 2018
Question: What are the risks of total knee replacement?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
following are some risks associated with Total Knee replacement.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Every surgery has some risks and benefits. In total knee replacement also there are certain risks depending on the patients condition.
1. Infection 2. Malposition 3. Loosening of implant .4 .Deep venous thrombosis . 5.Potental risk to nerves around knee .6. Incomplete relief from pain .7 Patellar Fracture .8. Stiffness 9. Laxity in the joint.
These rare some of the risks or complications associated with Total Knee Replacement.
I hope this answers your question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Are The Risks Of A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

Brief Answer: following are some risks associated with Total Knee replacement. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Every surgery has some risks and benefits. In total knee replacement also there are certain risks depending on the patients condition. 1. Infection 2. Malposition 3. Loosening of implant .4 .Deep venous thrombosis . 5.Potental risk to nerves around knee .6. Incomplete relief from pain .7 Patellar Fracture .8. Stiffness 9. Laxity in the joint. These rare some of the risks or complications associated with Total Knee Replacement. I hope this answers your question.