Knee replacement surgery may be a term many dread, but if you start noticing pain even when trying to get up from a chair or take a few steps, or if you hear a crackling sound in your knee every time you move, accompanied by deep, radiating pain that makes it almost impossible to walk, then you need to consider surgery.

These symptoms may indicate that your knee is degenerating to a severe stage that cannot be treated with any other method than knee replacement surgery.

Symptoms of severe knee osteoarthritis.

I experience chronic knee pain every time I move.

The pain isn't limited to strenuous activity; even standing up or making slight movements causes a sharp, deep ache that radiates to the knee joint. The pain persists even with rest or sitting still, becoming a significant disruption to daily life.

A deep, radiating pain that extends to the thigh or shinbone.

Patients often describe the pain not just as joint pain, but as a "deep radiating" pain that goes deep into the knee bone. Some experience a sharp, stabbing pain that forces them to stop walking or press on their knee to reduce the pain.

Sounds in the knee

Every time you move, you may hear a "cracking" or "clicking" sound from your knee joint. These sounds come from the knee bones rubbing against each other without the meniscus that absorbs the impact anymore. This is a sign that your knee joint is severely damaged.

My knees are constantly swollen, inflamed, and warm.

Knee inflammation due to chronic degeneration often becomes swollen and warm, especially after strenuous activity such as prolonged walking or standing. The knee will swell and feel stiff immediately.

Difficulty walking, poor balance, deformed knees.

In severe cases, the knee may become bowed, unable to fully straighten or bend, resulting in abnormal gait, limping, needing a cane, or even being unable to walk independently.

Reasons why knee replacement surgery is necessary.

Severe osteoarthritis of the knee

That do not respond to non-surgical treatments such as medication, physical therapy, or injections.

The cartilage in the knee joint is completely destroyed.

This causes the femur and tibia to rub directly against each other.

Knee deformity or severe loss of balance.

This can significantly affect daily life; even standing still may feel wobbly and unstable, as if one's legs are about to fall at any moment.

The quality of life has decreased significantly.

Unable to perform normal activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping without experiencing knee pain.

Small wound, minimal blood loss.

No open surgery is required; a small 1-millimeter needle is used to puncture the problem area, resulting in a very small scar and minimal blood loss.

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Guidelines for the diagnosis and surgical replacement of the knee.

When knee pain becomes severe, you should consult a specialist for an accurate diagnosis. Medical tools such as X-rays and MRI can be used to assess the degree of knee degeneration, bone condition, and joint deformity.

In cases of severe knee osteoarthritis that cannot be treated with conventional methods, doctors may recommend total knee replacement surgery. This can now be performed with greater precision and safety thanks to robotic surgical technology.

At S Hospital, a specialized spine and joint hospital, we emphasize the use of cutting-edge technology, including robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. This increases treatment precision, ensuring that the artificial knee joint is perfectly aligned with each patient's anatomy.

With this advanced technology, patients will experience safe treatment, reduce the risk of complications, and be able to walk and resume their daily lives steadily again.