Abstract

A CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF TKR SURGERY: A POST OPERATIVE EVALUVATION

*Shilga Francis, Aji Varghese, Dr. K. Krishnakumar, Juno Joy and Rosemary Jensen

ABSTRACT

Total Knee Replacement (TKR), is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is most commonly performed for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other deformed knee. TKR improve pain free movement with full functionality of the joint, and to recreate a stable joint with a full range of motion. Post –operative care are very important in TKR surgery. Total Knee Replacement leads to a higher quality of life, less pain and better mobility. After surgery post- operative care provides patients satisfaction and improve quality of life.

Keywords: Total knee replacement, Total knee arthroplasty, improvement.