Belief: The body rejects artificial knees
Belief: The success rate of surgery is relatively low
Truth: Knee replacement surgery is an effective treatment for knee disorders, providing significant benefits that allow patients to resume their daily lives, with less pain during movement. Research shows that the success rate of knee replacement surgery is as high as 99%
Belief: Artificial knees last no more than 10 years
Truth: With advanced techniques and continuous improvement of the prostheses, the lifespan of artificial knees has extended to at least 15 – 20 years
Belief: It is not possible to operate on both knees at the same time
Truth: It is possible to replace both knees at the same time which has the advantage of undergoing surgery only once and potentially faster recovery.
Belief: Recovery after knee replacement surgery takes many months
Truth: The recovery period for a patient depends on the quality of the surgery and the care process before, during, and after the surgery, allowing patients to walk within 24 hours after surgery and resume normal activities within 3 – 4 weeks
Belief: Patients over 65 years old cannot undergo knee replacement surgery
Truth: Age is not a limitation for knee replacement surgery. Patients over 65 who are physically prepared can undergo the procedure.
Belief: After surgery, patients cannot bend their knees or sit on the floor comfortably
Truth: Most patients post-surgery can move normally, dependent on the quality of the knee replacement surgery and effective physical therapy.
Belief: Driving is not possible after knee replacement surgery
Truth: After surgery, patients can drive; for the left knee, patients can drive an automatic car 1 week after surgery, and for the right knee, driving is possible 4 – 6 weeks post-operation.
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