Total Knee Replacement



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Total Knee Replacement Total knee replacement is a surgery to replace worn or damaged parts of the knee joint. The surfaces of the diseased joint are removed and replaced with an artificial joint. This surgery can relieve pain and improve movement in your knee joint. You may need a total knee replacement if: Other treatments such as medicine, steroid injections and physical therapy, no longer stop your pain or help movement of the joint. The pain or poor movement in your knee prevents you from doing your normal activities Normal Joint Your knee is a hinge joint where the end of the thigh bone (femur) meets the top of the large bone in your lower leg (tibia). A healthy knee has smooth cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. The two bones glide smoothly as you bend your knee. The muscles and ligaments around the knee joint support your weight and help move the joint smoothly when you walk. ligament ligament Fibula Femur (thigh bone) Patella (knee cap) ligament cartilage Tibia (shin bone) 1

Reemplazo total de rodilla El reemplazo total de rodilla es una cirugía para reemplazar partes desgastadas o dañadas de la articulación de la rodilla. Se extraen las superficies de la articulación enferma y se reemplazan con una articulación artificial. Esta cirugía puede aliviar el dolor y mejorar el movimiento en la articulación de la rodilla. Es posible que necesite un reemplazo total de rodilla si: Otros tratamientos, como medicamentos, inyecciones de corticoesteroides y fisioterapia, ya no detienen el dolor ni mejoran el movimiento de la articulación. El dolor o la falta de movimiento de la rodilla le impide realizar sus actividades normales. Articulación normal La rodilla es una articulación de bisagra en la que el extremo del hueso del muslo (fémur) se une con la parte superior del hueso largo de la parte inferior de la pierna (tibia). Una rodilla saludable tiene un cartílago blando que cubre los extremos de los huesos. Los dos huesos se deslizan suavemente a medida que se dobla la rodilla. Los músculos y ligamentos alrededor de la articulación de la rodilla sostienen su peso y ayudan a que la articulación se mueva suavemente cuando camina. ligamento ligamento Peroné Fémur (hueso del muslo) Rótula Tibia ligamento cartílago Total Knee Replacement. Spanish. 1

A Worn Knee Joint The smooth cartilage layers can wear down on the ends of the bones. The cartilage can wear down as you age or from injury, arthritis, or a side effect from certain medicines. When the bone surfaces and cartilage wear down, they become rough, like sandpaper. As you move your leg, the bones grind and you have pain and stiffness. Movement of knee cap Bone spurs Worn, cracked cartilage Narrowed joint space Total Knee Replacement During surgery, the damaged cartilage and ends of the bones of the knee joint are removed. A new joint is created using an artificial joint made of metal and very strong plastic. Parts of the new joint may be cemented in place with special bone cement. The metal has a porous surface that your bone will grow into as it heals to create a tight fit. 2

Una articulación de rodilla desgastada Las capas blandas del cartílago pueden desgastarse en los extremos de los huesos. El cartílago puede desgastarse por causa de la edad o de una lesión, la artritis o como efecto secundario de ciertos medicamentos. Cuando las superficies de los huesos y el cartílago se desgastan, se vuelven ásperas, como papel de lija. A medida que mueve la pierna, los huesos rechinan y usted padece dolor y rigidez. Movimiento de la rótula Espolones óseos Cartílago desgastado y agrietado Estrechamiento del espacio de la articulación Reemplazo total de rodilla Durante la cirugía, se extraen el cartílago y los extremos de los huesos de la articulación de la rodilla. Se crea una nueva articulación usando una articulación artificial hecha de metal y plástico muy resistente. Partes de la nueva articulación pueden cementarse con cemento óseo especial. El metal tiene una superficie porosa en la que el hueso se desarrollará a medida que se recupera para crear un ajuste firme. Total Knee Replacement. Spanish. 2

Joint Pain and Movement After Surgery The staff will help you stand and begin walking with a walker the day of or day after surgery. You will have some pain as the tissues heal and muscles regain their strength. This pain should go away in a few weeks and pain medicine will be ordered to help relieve this surgery pain. With your new joint and physical therapy, you may be able to resume some of the activities you once enjoyed. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns about total knee replacement. 2008 6/2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 3

Dolor y movimiento de la articulación después de la cirugía El personal lo ayudará a ponerse de pie y a comenzar a caminar con un andador el mismo día de la cirugía o al día siguiente. Sentirá algo de dolor a medida que los tejidos sanan y los músculos recuperan su fuerza. Este dolor debe desaparecer en pocas semanas y se le recetarán analgésicos para ayudarle a aliviar el dolor de la cirugía. Con su nueva articulación y con fisioterapia, podrá retomar algunas de las actividades que antes disfrutaba. Hable con su médico o enfermera si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre el reemplazo total de rodilla. 2008 6/2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Total Knee Replacement. Spanish. 3