Rehabilitation after a total knee replacement focuses on increasing flexion and muscle strength. Understanding the signs of infection or a failing replacement is critical for patients returning to sports like jogging or golf.
The patella, or knee cap, is designed to track in a special groove of the knee called the femoral notch, or trochlea. As the knee bends and straightens, the patella glides through this groove, creating a leverage element that assists with these movements.
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Knee replacement surgery can be a life-enhancing procedure for those who suffer from chronic, disabling end-stage arthritis. Quality of life can be improved immensely, and return to near-normal function and to activities of daily living are major goals of this type of surgery.
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