Knee replacement for injured athletes

Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
April 21, 1404

Knee replacement for athletes When it comes to knee replacement, many of us think that such a treatment will only be done for middle-aged people. Many people after the age of 50 and 60 with destruction and any damage related to the joints, movement restrictions and a lot of pain […]

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Knee joint replacement For athletes

When it comes to replacing the knee joint, many of us think that such a treatment will only be done for middle-aged people.

Many people after the age of 50 and 60 experience movement restrictions and a lot of pain due to destruction and any damage related to the joints.

These people can undergo surgery in a certain age range with the doctor's opinion. href="https://www.drghorbanzadeh.com/%d8%aa%d8%b9%d9%88%db%8c%d8%b6-%d9%85%d9%81%d8%b5%d9%84-%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%88-2/">Knee joint replacement and with this treatment technique all movement limitations It will be resolved.

Many younger people may be exposed to physical injuries more than others by doing professional sports activities.

Any injury and destruction of the joints causes severe movement restrictions, a decrease in the range of motion and a lot of pain with the person, making it practically impossible to continue life and carry out daily and personal activities. It cannot be treated or repaired. The best therapeutic technique is to replace the damaged joint.

Some sports are such that there is a possibility of damage to the main joints of the body, including the knee.

Of course, these joint injuries in sports techniques are not only related to the knee. To the point that the useful life of replacement prostheses for the knee joint is considered to be about 15 to 20 years.

Experts have made every effort to repair the injured joint for younger people and even athletes and perform effective treatment measures.

In a way, it can be said that knee joint replacement is considered the last treatment for injured athletes.

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Some athletes are suitable candidates for joint replacement surgery due to their knee joint injuries.

We will explain in more detail who are suitable candidates for this surgery.

Sometimes due to joint injuries, especially in the knee area, athletes do not achieve full recovery with other treatment techniques such as physiotherapy, medication, injections and even walking aids and continue on the path. It is necessary to perform this surgical treatment.

If the injury of the knee joint in athletes causes the person not to be able to perform daily activities in addition to stopping exercise, and the stiffness of the joint and limited mobility disrupts the person's life, they can also perform knee joint replacement surgery. perform this treatment technique.

Of course, in cases of bone fractures, especially hip fractures, any joint abnormalities and lack of blood supply to the bone can be effective factors in performing knee joint replacement surgery for athletes.

All these cases are among the injuries that often occur in middle age.

For athletes, due to the risks caused by specialized exercises, it is also possible to perform this treatment technique.

With all this Interpretations If the injury of the knee joint in athletes is so severe that even when the person is resting and not doing sports exercises, they are accompanied by continuous and severe pain, they can also replace the knee joint.

Of course, sometimes sports exercises, in addition to damaging the knee joint, cause the joint to change shape or the position of the knees is out of the normal shape, and this deviation can only be seen with X-rays.

Important points before knee joint replacement

If you need to replace the knee joint after sports injuries, be sure to consult with several specialists.

Choosing the best doctor will ensure that good results are obtained from this sensitive surgery and you can use replacement joints for a long time without damage.

Of course, people if the performance receive good information from the doctor and the surgery process goes well, they can continue their sports career without restrictions even after the surgery.

Before knee joint replacement surgery, it is important for injured athletes to raise all the questions and doubts related to this treatment technique with their doctor in a meeting and also receive the necessary information. The injuries that have occurred in the past are asked from the patient so that they can perform this treatment technique with more accurate information.

Before knee joint replacement surgery for injured athletes, the experts will talk about all the care points after the surgery and the restrictions that will last for a short period of time.

After the knee joint replacement surgery, they need to use assistive devices such as canes or walkers for a few weeks.

It is better to buy all the equipment before the operation so that after the surgery is completed and you are discharged from the hospital, you can spend the recovery period with peace and complete preparation. do.

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Care after knee replacement operation

An important issue that exists regarding knee replacement for different people is that if this If surgery is performed in the middle age, people definitely expect to be able to do their personal activities without limitations and pain.

Such surgery is also associated with more concerns for injured athletes.

There is a question whether athletes can resume their sports activities despite severe injuries and undergoing knee joint replacement surgery.

According to experts, everything depends on the surgical procedure, the doctor's performance and post-surgery care.

If the post-surgery care is done correctly and the person strengthens the injured muscles by performing physical therapy, there is a high possibility that they will be able to resume their sports activities.

Of course, don't forget that no matter how long the recovery period is, you should not rush it and you should do all the care points under the doctor's supervision until full recovery.

Be sure to use the railing to climb the stairs and use the toilet as much as possible.

Be sure to secure it in the bathroom and use special chairs to wash the body, so that double pressure on the knee may not cause possible injuries or double pressure on the repaired parts.

It is better not to rush the recovery process after treatment. Also, perform regular check-ups under the doctor's supervision and perform restorative processes or complementary treatments if necessary.

In this case, according to the condition of the patients and the younger tissues, the success rate of the surgery will be higher.

The probability that the replacement joint will function well and exactly the same as the natural joint will also increase.

Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh

Surgeon and specialist in bones and joints and spine (orthopedic), knee and hip surgery, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, member of the American Orthopedic Association with a specialized board and member of the Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

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I also have knee pain, but I heard after knee replacement You can't run properly anymore. Is it right, doctor?
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1. Hello dear companion, it is true to some extent. Running is heavy for the artificial joint, but walking, cycling, swimming and low-stress sports are completely possible. The purpose of this operation is to reduce pain and improve the quality of life.
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I am a soccer player and the doctor has prescribed a knee joint replacement for me. Does anyone have an experience of returning to the field after surgery?
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1. Hello After knee replacement, most people can perform daily activities and light sports, but high-stress professional sports such as football are usually not recommended. Too much pressure on the artificial joint can reduce the life of the joint and cause it to loosen or damage it. Some athletes continue light and non-stressful, but a full return to professional football is usually not possible.
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Hello, does this type of surgery have an age limit? I am 26 years old and a martial artist.
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1. Hello Knee joint replacement surgery is usually performed for people who have severe pain and joint destruction, and there is no specific age limit, but at a younger age, doctors try to try joint repair and preservation methods first, because the artificial joint may wear out faster with high-pressure sports. Therefore, at the age of 26, restorative examinations, physiotherapy and non-surgical methods are first considered.
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I am 35 years old and I play semi-professional football. My ligament was already torn, now the doctor said I might have to have a joint replacement. Has anyone started professional sports again after this operation? Am I really coming back or should I stop it?
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1. Hello After knee replacement, the main goal is to reduce pain and improve movement, not to return to high-stress professional sports. Some people can continue light and non-stressful sports such as walking, swimming or cycling, but professional football and intense pressure on the joint are usually not recommended because the life of the artificial joint and its stability will decrease. So you should probably lower your sports level and stop playing professional football.
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Thank you for your good article 🙏 Just one question: How long can a person who replaces his knee joint not exercise? Especially sports like running or tennis that put a lot of pressure on the knee?
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1. Hello After knee joint replacement surgery, heavy and high-pressure sports such as running or tennis should be limited for 3-6 months until the joint is completely healed and the surrounding muscles are strong. You can start light sports such as walking or swimming from the first weeks, but high-pressure sports should be continued after 6 months and with the opinion of a physiotherapist or surgeon.
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I had a joint replacement, it's been about 6 months now, and I went to physical therapy regularly. Now I started light cycling and I don't feel any pain. I wanted to say that if you follow principles, returning to activity is not far from the mind.
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The point that is less noticed is that the type of joint used for athletes is different from normal joints. I heard that there are certain joints that can withstand more pressure. If anyone has more specialized information, I would appreciate it.
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1. Hello That's right, replacement joints for athletes are usually made of more resistant materials to better withstand pressure and strong impacts. Materials such as high quality titanium or polyethylene alloys and anatomical design create more durability and stability in intense activities. Choosing the type of joint depends on the patient's age, weight, activity level and needs.
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Thank you for your good and complete article. My brother plays basketball. He had knee surgery last year, but he is still afraid to start training again. Thank you for posting a separate article about safe exercises for athletes after joint replacement 🙏
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It was really helpful. Especially the part you wrote about rehabilitation after surgery.
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Is the type of artificial joint different for athletes? For example, more resistant? Reply
What is the difference between total joint replacement and more minor surgeries like partial joint replacement for athletes?
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