It is commonly acknowledged that knee replacement surgery has been phenomenally successful. Despite this, 10-20% of patients are not completely satisfied with the outcomes of their surgeries.
Why is this, you may ask?
Studies indicate that this is due to:
- The functional outcome does not fully meet the patient’s needs.
- Knee prosthetic implant is not optimally positioned.
To address the first problem, doctors and patients need to have clear, candid discussions to ensure that patient expectations align with the predicted possible results of the procedure.
As for the second problem, it is practically impossible to eliminate completely; no matter how much operative experience a surgeon may possess, there is always a chance that errors can crop up during…
