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Total Knee Replacement (TKR), also called  Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) , is a surgical procedure where a damaged knee joint is replaced...

Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is an infection that occurs around a joint replacement implant, such as a hip or knee replacement. It happens when bacteria enter the area around the artificial joint, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the joint. Persistent pain in the replaced joint. Swelling, redness, or warmth around the joint. 🔹 Fluid leakage (drainage) from the wound. Fever or chills (in some cases). Difficulty moving the joint or feeling unstable.

People who need knee replacement surgery often have problems walking, climbing stairs and getting up out of chairs

Hip replacement is surgery to remove damaged sections of the hip joint and replace them. Hip replacement might be an option if hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven't helped or are no longer effective. It is commonly performed for conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, or hip fractures. Hip replacement may be an option if hip pain: The Hip: Preservation, Replacement and Revision ·        Doesn't stop