Suitable age for knee joint replacement

• Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
• April 10, 1404

One of the common problems among the elderly is severe injuries that occur in the knee joint. If the age and physical conditions of the patients are sufficient and the amount of injuries in the knee joint is so high that other treatments do not help to repair it, people can undergo surgery and [...]

One of the common problems among the elderly is severe injuries. that happens in the knee joint.

If the age and physical conditions of the patients are sufficient and the amount of injuries in the knee joint is so high that other treatments do not help to repair it, people can undergo surgery and replace the knee joint.

But in this case, the patient's age is one of the important factors in the doctor's decision.

Knee joint replacement is performed for patients who are at a stage of Knee arthritis has reached such a level that medical treatment or physiotherapy does not help to solve their problem.

If people have all the necessary criteria for knee joint replacement and the injury, complication or arthritis has reached a suitable level, people can perform knee joint surgery.

When it comes to the appropriate age for knee joint replacement, experts will tell clients that the replacement joint is effective for an average of 15 years.

For this reason, the average age for knee joint replacement is considered to be 60 years so that people in this period can benefit from the useful life of the replacement joint.

In general, after examining the aspects and all the factors affecting the destruction of the knee joint, experts will tell the patients that knee joint replacement surgery is not recommended for people under 60 years of age.

Various factors such as infection, loosening of the prosthesis, and dislocation of the joint are all things that cause the doctor to consider the patient's age and conditions. Their physical condition should be given special attention.

However, there are people who face the complete destruction of the knee joint before the age of 60 and experience a lot of pain and movement problems.

It is possible that knee joint replacement surgery will be performed exceptionally for these people.

Experts recommend patients to be patient until the age of 60 and reduce the pain caused by this condition by taking other measures.

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Knee replacement at a young age

You might think that surgeries like knee replacement only It is done for middle-aged people.

However, the physical conditions of some people are such that they may need to perform knee joint surgery at a young age due to events and complications.

In a way, it can be said that some people regardless of age need knee joint replacement surgery.

Among the symptoms that indicate that people should undergo knee joint replacement surgery at a young age, include the following:

Chronic pain

Some people have knee pain for no reason.

Even other treatment methods such as physical therapy, taking anti-inflammatory drugs or injecting various pain-relieving substances may not be suitable for them.

When non-surgical methods are not effective and work and chronic knee pain continues with high intensity, people can perform knee joint replacement.

Limited movement: The knee joint is one of the most used and largest joints in the body, in a way that the proper functioning of the movement system depends on the health of the knee joint.

If people of different ages notice that they experience pain and discomfort in this area when walking normally, bending over or climbing stairs. Bone

Knee joint damage is not always related to aging.

Sometimes abnormalities that occur in the knee will cause inward or outward deviation, so-called valgus or varus.

These people also undergo surgery and the knee joint is replaced if necessary.

Loss of knee function

When the ability of the knee to perform daily activities, experts consider surgery to be the best treatment in case of a large amount of knee joint injuries and replace this joint at the right time.

The destruction of the cartilage or the knee joint is associated with a lot of pain, wear and tear and the placement of bones on top of each other causes discomfort and stiffness in this area of the body.

Finally, the joint is destroyed so much that it is completely destroyed and simple activities such as walking are difficult for people. Sometimes it will be impossible.

The greater the amount of injuries, the more people will have sufficient conditions for knee joint surgery.

In this case, many injuries will be resolved with effective treatment measures without the doctor paying attention to the age limit of people.

However, it cannot be said that a certain age is necessary for knee joint surgery, the limitations that occur at a young age may make a person eligible for knee joint replacement surgery.

The importance of age in performing knee joint replacement surgery

As mentioned, one of the effective treatment measures to remove movement restrictions in the leg is knee replacement surgery.

In this case, the age of the patients is also examined, but from the doctor's point of view, it will not be the only determining criterion for surgery.

Due to the limited life of knee joints that On average, 15 years are considered by experts for the better functioning of the system A movement at older ages than patients want to perform surgery at the age of 60 and later.

In this case, extensive research was conducted and it shows that other factors, including the general condition of people, the potential benefits of surgery and the lifespan of new prostheses, make people at younger ages to perform knee joint replacement surgery if needed.

A large percentage of people who performed knee joint replacement surgery before the age of 50 were completely satisfied with its results and had better physical and mental health by removing movement restrictions.

Knee replacement surgery at any age by removing movement restrictions increases people's quality of life and will have an amazing effect on their physical health. He even stated a certain approximate age as the best time to perform this surgery.

Normally, knee joint surgery is performed from the age of 50 to 80, and considering the use of artificial implants and if they are properly cared for, the life of the replacement joint can be considered 15 to 30 years.

After injury and disruption in the normal function of the knee joint, people are required to see a doctor and perform specialized treatments.

In this case, although the doctor first pays attention to the age of the patient, other factors such as pain intensity and ability to move are also very important.

In this case, the overall health status of the person and the effect of surgery on improving the patient's quality of life are also evaluated.

If this treatment is the right solution to improve the injury For the comfort of the patients and to eliminate the pain and problems caused by this disorder, the person undergoes surgery.

What is the average age of knee joint replacement patients?

Knee joint replacement is one of the common surgeries that are performed to treat severe knee problems.

This surgery is prescribed especially for people who suffer from arthritis and have pain and limited movement.

Surgeon and specialist in bones, 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

12 answers

1. My mother is 72 years old, she has not operated on her knee because she is afraid that she is too old. I want to know if it is too late for him?

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   1. Hello, dear friend, for joint replacement, old age is not a definite obstacle. If the general health of the body is good and there are no heart and lung problems, the operation can be very helpful and increase the quality of life.

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2. Thank you for your very useful and comprehensive article! I am 62 years old and the doctor suggested knee joint replacement, but I am afraid that the operation will have more complications at this age. Is this age suitable for surgery? Thank you again for the information you have shared Reply

   1. Hello, dear companion Yes, at the age of 62, this operation is very common and with new techniques, complications have become much less. If your general condition is good, there is nothing to worry about.

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3. Your article was very helpful, thank you! I am 59 years old and I still don't know if I should have a joint replacement or not. Can you explain if my age is suitable for this surgery or should I wait? I really appreciate the information you provided.

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   1. Hello and thank you for your love At the age of 59, if you have pain and limited movement and non-surgical methods have not worked, it may be a good time for surgery. With a better examination, we can make a decision.

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4. Thank you very much for your excellent article. I am 54 years old and according to the doctor's opinion, I need to replace the knee joint. Based on your description, I am a little concerned that I am not too young for this procedure. Can you explain more about this? Your article was very helpful, thanks again!

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5. I used your article a lot. I am 60 years old and still unsure if knee replacement is right for me or not. If possible, what is the right age for this surgery? Really thank you for this thorough and detailed article.

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6. It was a very good article and you gave very useful answers, thank you. I am 55 years old and the doctor has suggested me to operate, but I am still not sure if my age is suitable for this work or not.

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7. Thank you for mentioning age and individual conditions. Now I understand better that it is not only age that is important, health status is also very important.

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8. Is joint replacement recommended for people younger than 40 who suffer from severe knee injuries?

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9. Are knee joint surgeries less successful in the elderly or are there no significant differences?

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