Treatment Goals 

  • Control pain 
  • Maintain function  
  • Prevent deformity 
  • Prevent disability 

Role of Surgery 

  • Severe knee pain/stiffness that limits everyday activities 
  • Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest or medication 
  • Knee deformity 
  • Failure of other non-surgical treatments 
  • Increased need of pain killers 

Facts about Knee Replacement: 
FAQ knee answered by Dr Sachin Karkamkar 


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