Treatment options to discuss
Your assessment
Pain and stiffness affecting walking, stairs or rest can be reasons to seek an assessment. The decision involves your symptoms, examination and imaging, together with the response to non-surgical care.
Understanding the options
Knee replacement resurfaces damaged joint surfaces with implants. Total and partial replacement are different options; suitability depends on which parts of the knee are affected and the condition of the joint.
Recovery and questions to discuss
Discuss rehabilitation, support at home and realistic activity goals. Recovery varies. Surgery carries risks, including infection, blood clots and ongoing stiffness or pain.
Questions for your consultation
Will I need a total or partial replacement?
That depends on the pattern of joint damage and the examination findings. Ask the surgeon to explain why a particular option is suitable.
What should I bring?
Bring previous imaging and reports, your medication list, and questions about daily activities that have become difficult.
Prepare for your visit
Bring previous reports and imaging, a medication list and the questions you want to discuss. Contact the clinic to confirm your consultation time.
Related treatments
Partial vs Total Knee Replacement - Which One Is Right for You?
Educational reference: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — OrthoInfo.
This information is general. Your treatment options and recovery expectations require a personal assessment; individual outcomes vary.