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\nThe knee joint is one of the pivotal joints of the body. It is the place where the thigh bone, which carries the weight of the entire body, meets with the shin bone and the foot. They are connected together by a group of ligaments (cruciate ligaments) that determine the range of movement of the leg in different directions. Surgical interventions in the joint are among the important operations that It requires high precision in its procedure. In the following article, we learn together, through Dr. Ibrahim Jadou, a consultant in orthopedic and arthroplasty surgery, about the reasons for resorting to surgical intervention and performing a knee joint replacement operation and the steps for performing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When do we resort to knee joint replacement surgery?<\/span><\/p>\n

The thigh and leg bones are separated by a layer of protective tissue called cartilage. Its primary function is to absorb shocks, facilitate the sliding of the two bones over each other during movement, and avoid friction between the ends of the bones, which may lead to roughness and erosion of cartilage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some cases suffer from chronic osteoarthritis and erosion of the cartilage lining the knee joint as a result of several factors, some of which are hereditary and others to which the patient is exposed throughout his life, which leads to the affected person feeling severe pain in the leg and its curvature.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mild cases of knee osteoarthritis are treated by injecting anti-inflammatory substances such as plasma or hyaluronic acid into the affected joint to reduce the deterioration of the injury, relieve the pain felt by the patient, and improve joint movement, in addition to complete rest and regular taking of the medications prescribed by the doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While cases of advanced injury, which lead to a change in the shape of the shin bone and caused the patient to lose his ability to move, require surgical intervention and knee joint replacement as a basic treatment solution that is not a substitute for other alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Examination and diagnosis<\/span><\/p>\n

At Dr. Jado Center, cases of knee osteoarthritis are diagnosed after conducting a set of tests to evaluate the condition of the joint bones and the extent of the damage to them. These tests include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n