
Total knee replacement is the recommended treatment for patients with advanced arthritis or severe injury that have not found success with more conservative methods like physical therapy and medication. In this procedure, all of the damaged knee tissue is removed and replaced with an artificial joint made of metal and/or other materials.
It will take some time to get used to the new joint. Most patients need to spend time in physical therapy before they fully recover. There may be some pain in the knee after the operation, but this should go away in time. You should experience long-lasting pain relief after you’ve recovered from the procedure.