A brief primer on knee replacement.
If you're looking at undergoing knee replacement surgery in the future, there's a fair number of things you should know to keep yourself well-informed before going into it. Ultimately, the final decision will, and should, be in the hands of your surgeon, but being knowledgeable in the different types of knee replacements, what all is involved, and how they work can only benefit you in the long run. It will help you know what to expect before, during, and after, as well as give you an idea of how intensive recovery and rehabilitation will be.