Severity of Arthritis:

Whether it’s osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear type, rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory condition affecting joints, post-injury arthritis, or a combination, individuals undergoing often grapple with severe arthritis.

Ineffectiveness of Nonoperative Therapies:

Initial treatments for knee arthritis usually involve conservative approaches such as medication, steroid injections, or physical therapy. However, when these methods cease to provide relief.

Impact on Daily Tasks:

If knee arthritis persists, hindering your ability to perform daily tasks or self-care, the need for a more lasting solution like Total Knee Replacement may become apparent.

Persistent Knee Swelling:

Constant knee swelling, coupled with regular nighttime pain, can significantly impede your quality of life, indicating that alternative treatments may not be effective.

Pain Disruption During Sleep:

Experiencing excruciating pain even during sleep is a clear sign that your knee is not responding positively to previous treatments.

Alteration in Knee Shape:

Advanced arthritis can alter your knee’s shape and impact your walking pattern, potentially leading to additional issues in other parts of your body.

Willingness to Modify Activities:

Candidates for knee replacement should acknowledge the need to adjust their expectations and refrain from certain activities post-surgery to ensure optimal recovery and longevity of the artificial knee.

Age Consideration:

While knee replacement surgery is commonly performed on individuals over 60, younger patients should be cautious due to the potential for increased stress on the artificial knee from more active lifestyles, impacting its durability and success in subsequent replacement surgeries.