Overview
Knee replacement is one of the most successful and common orthopaedic operations. It involves replacing the worn or damaged surfaces of the knee joint with smooth, durable implants, relieving pain and restoring movement for patients whose symptoms no longer respond to non-surgical care.
What the procedure involves
The operation typically takes one to two hours under general or spinal anaesthetic. Mr Hansom removes the damaged cartilage and bone and fits precisely-sized implants.
- Total or partial (uni-compartmental) replacement options
- Modern, long-lasting implant materials
- Rapid-recovery, enhanced-recovery pathways
- Mobilising with a physiotherapist within a day
Your recovery
Most patients are walking with support the same or next day and home within one to three nights. With a structured rehabilitation plan, many return to driving at around 6 weeks and enjoy lasting relief from arthritis pain.
Quick facts
Procedure time
1–2 hours
Anaesthetic
General Anesthetic only
Hospital stay
1–3 nights
Back to driving
~6 weeks
Full recovery
3–6 months
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