Dr Anil Mishra, Orthopedic Doctor in South Delhi, Orthopedic Surgeon

If you are suffering from Knee pain, then there could be a number of reasons for it, such as arthritis, injury, or any other disease. The three large bones, femur, tibia, and patella are connected together to form the knee joint, hence, it is also known as the biggest joint in the body. What is Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee Replacement Surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty involves the surgical reconstruction and replacement of damaged, worn out and diseased cartilage and bone in the knee joint using artificial parts made from an alloy of cobalt or titanium and a plastic compound called polyethylene.  Depending upon the damage of the knee joint, the doctor may suggest for you to undergo either a total knee replacement surgery or partial knee replacement surgery. In Total Knee Replacement, both sides of the knee joint are replaced with the prosthetics whereas in Partial Knee Replacement, only damaged portion of one of the parts is replaced with the prosth...

People with arthritis think that exercising would harm their joints and cause more pain but that is not true. In fact, research study shows that people with arthritis should exercise for reducing pain and improving the mobility of the joints.   Gentle, low-impact exercises are the best for arthritis. These exercises not only help in strengthening the muscles that support the joints but also help in maintaining the full mobility of the joints. Following are some of the types of exercises that help in relieving the arthritis pain: 1.      Range of motion or flexibility exercises: These exercises can help you in maintaining and improving the flexibility in the joints while removing the stiffness from the joints. Exercises that include gentle stretching such as raising your hands over your head or rolling your shoulders forward and backward will not only help in relieving the stiffness in the joints but also increases your ability to move your joi...