Signs of Infections after Surgery
After surgery, patients notice sure signs indicating an infection. These signs, if detected, should be reported to a doctor immediately. These signs include shaking chills, drainage from the surgical site, increasing redness, swelling, and tenderness in the knee joint, and body temperature higher than 100f (37.8C). Another surgery is usually done to remove the artificial parts, and drugs are given to the patient to kill the bacteria.
Knee Implants Can Wear Out
One of the most prevalent risks of knee arthroplasty is the inadequacy of the artificial joint. The knee implants sometimes wear out after a while. Individuals who engage in strenuous or highly physical activities begin to experience wear out of artificial joints faster than people who don’t. Daily use reduces the efficiency of the strongest metal and plastic part of the implants. Excess weight can also increase the risk of wearing out. Doctors mainly advise patients to avoid physical activities that can stress the joint.