Fact: Wrong! There is no age restriction to undergo the surgery; Chronic pain and severe knee injuries may require treatment at an earlier age.
If you are clinically in favorable condition, elderly patients can easily undergo knee replacement surgery. There are patients over 85 who are very satisfied with the results!

Fact: False! Various advanced anesthesia and analgesia techniques are currently used, allowing effective pain control during and after surgery.

Fact: False! With modern knee joint replacement techniques, the duration of the implant has increased. Today's joint replacements last anywhere from 15 to 25 years, and for many people, last a lifetime. It is important to consider that obesity and excessive exercise can lead to accelerated wear of the prosthesis.

Fact: False! The main risk in all surgery is infection. The chances of having an infection are around 2%. This risk is the same in any hospital worldwide.

Fact: False! Returning to driving becomes easy, since it does not put more pressure on the knee. Most patients start driving 6 to 8 weeks after surgery.