Knee Replacement Surgery - FAQs
1. Which doctors do knee replacement surgery?Orthopedic surgeons trained in knee replacement surgery perform knee replacement surgery.
2. What is the disadvantage of doing knee replacement in young individuals?
Knee replacement in young individuals has greater chances of wear and tear. Thus the patient may need a revision in the future.
3. Why do people who have undergone knee replacement need to take antibiotics during dental procedures?
During dental and other procedures, bacteria are released into the blood which could infect the implants. Antibiotics are prescribed during these procedures to prevent this infection.