Affordable total knee replacement in Poland

Knee replacement, or arthroplasty of the knee, is a commonly performed operation done to relieve the pain and disability from rheumatoid arthritis or more often osteoarthritis of the knee. This operation is undertaken by orthopaedic surgeons and consists of replacing the diseased and painful joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee (1).

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Knee replacement surgery technique

The standard technique involves exposure of the front of the knee by a long incision which detaches part of the quadriceps muscle (in fact the vastus medialis) from the kneecap. This is a key factor in the lengthy recovery from the operation. The muscle has to heal. The kneecap is displaced to one side of the joint allowing exposure of the distal end of the thighbone (femur) and the proximal end of the shinbone (tibia). The ends of these bones are then accurately cut to shape using cutting guides oriented to the long axis of the bones. The cartilages and the anterior cruciate ligament are removed; the posterior cruciate ligament may also be removed but the collateral ligaments are preserved. Metal components are then impacted onto the bone or fixed using poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) cement. A round ended implant is used for the femur, mimicking the natural shape of the bone. On the tibia the component is flat, although it often has a stem which goes down inside the bone for further stability. A flattened or slightly dished high density polyethylene surface is then inserted onto the tibial component so that the weight is transferred metal to plastic not metal to metal. During the operation attention must be paid to correcting any deformities and balancing the ligaments so that the knee moves through a good range of movement and is stable. In some cases the joint surface of the kneecap is also removed and replaced by a polyethylene button cemented to the kneecap. At the end of the surgery the muscle is repaired to the kneecap and the wound is closed. It is common practice to leave a drain in the knee to reduce post-operative swelling from bleeding into the knee. Blood transfusion to replace intra-operative and post-operative losses are commonly required (1).

Total knee replacement surgery in our clinic

All procedures are carried out by experienced orthopaedic surgeons, who undergo constant training by regular participation in international orthopaedic conferences. Each of our surgeons performs at least 500 operations per year. We use equipment from renowned companies for the procedures, such as Stryker, Zimmer and Aesculap.

Total knee replacement testimonials

I am very pleased that I chose to come to your clinic here in Szczecin - you deliver a thoroughly good product at a fantastic price (half the price quoted by clinics in France, Spain, Germany, 30% less than Belgium, same as India). I will be happy to recommend the clinic to anyone and will probably do so in conversations over the comming years.

Nina Manduk is not merely excellent - she is outstanding. Her efficiency, charm and patience are incredible. All the doctors plus surgeons are impressive to meet and communicate well. Dr Kominiak was excellent in allowing ample opportunity for questions and dialogue every meeting. His personal style inspires confidence and his professional skills appear excellent. Adrian, the physiotherapist, is friendly and very professional. He clearly knows his subject very well.

Please accept my grateful thanks for the excellent care that you have taken of me. I have no doubt that the clinic will continue to grow as your deservedly excellent reputation reaches more potential clients.

Paul (Mallorca, Spain)

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(1) Knee replacement. (2007, January 19). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 09:31, January 25, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Knee_replacement&oldid=101838948

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