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Knee replacement surgery
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Quick facts: Duration of the procedure: Type of anesthetic: Time off work: Nights at the hospital: Back to normality: |
60-90 minutes General 10-14 days 3-5 nights 2-3 months |
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Description
The orthopedic surgeon makes a surgical cut over the affected knee. The kneecap (patella) is moved out of the way, and the ends of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) are cut to fit the prosthesis. The undersurface of the knee cap is cut to allow the surgeon to place an artificial piece. The two parts of the prosthesis are placed onto the ends of the femur, tibia, and undersurface of the patella using a special bone cement. Usually, metal is used on the end of the femur, and plastic is used on the tibia and patella for the new knee surface.
However, surgeons are now using newer surfaces, including metal on metal, ceramic on ceramic, or ceramic on plastic.
Suggested Trip Schedule:
Day 1. arrival, transfer to the hotel
Day 2. pre-operative consultations and medical tests
Day 3. surgery
Day 4 - 18. recovery in the hospital
Day 19. sightseeing / free time
Day 20. free time / shopping
Day 21. post-operative consultations, departure
Customer Reviews
August 27, 2009, 12:19 pm
My visit in Poland was very nice. Although I decided on an operation and convalescence in a foreign country, everything went according to the plan. A consultant of MTA Poland helped me with completing all necessary formalities so that I could concentrate myself on my recovery.
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