TOTAL KNEE PROSTHESIS
DESCRIPTION
INDICATION
Advanced three-compartment osteoarthritis of the three main regions of the knee: external, internal and femoro-patellar compartments due to the deterioration of their structures.
PURPOSE
Total replacement of the knee joint with metal implants. The surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella are replaced. The metal implants are separated by a polyethylene spacer that makes both surfaces smooth gliding. At the posterior side of the patella a polyethylene component is placed, which avoids direct contact of these three structures and therefore the typical pain of advanced osteoarthritis, allowing loadbearing (walking) function in about 48 hours after surgery.
PROCESS
Day 1
- Arrival in clinic.
- Consultation with Dr.Carrascosa: Diagnostic confirmation and indication for surgery (30 min.)
- Anaesthesiologist Consultation: History and examination (120 min.)
- Pre-operative tests.
- Back to hotel.
Day 2
- Admission to the clinic in the morning and nothing to eat for eight hours before admission time. No other drinks or foodstuffs to be taken.
- Surgery approx. 9.00 h.
- Stay at Post-Surgical Recovery Unit (monitoring and control by intensivist)
Day 3
- Change to hospital room and radiological examination for the post-operative evaluation. Removal of drains.
- Physiotherapy treatment starts (weightbearing, walking).
Day 4
- Hospital discharge and back to hotel.
- Physiotherapy and wound care on outpatient basis.
Day 5
- Physiotherapy and wound care on outpatient basis.
Day 6
- Physiotherapy and wound care on outpatient basis.
Day 7
- Physiotherapy and wound care on outpatient basis.
- Consultation with Dr.Carrascosa for evaluation and permission to fly.