Tergooi Podcast #25: Knee prosthesis
At Tergooi MC, between 400 and 500 people receive a knee replacement every year. This makes this so-called knee replacement one of the most common surgeries. What exactly is a knee replacement, and how does it work? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roel de Haan explains this in this episode of the Tergooi Podcast.
A selection of questions in this podcast about knee replacements (artificial knees): When are you eligible for a knee replacement? What is the process leading up to the surgery? What is a knee replacement made of? How does the surgery proceed, and who is present? Does everyone receive the same knee replacement, or are there differences? When can you walk again after surgery, and when does physiotherapy begin? How long does full recovery take after surgery? What are the risks associated with surgery? What can you do with a knee replacement? Does Dr. Roel de Haan have any special tips?
Want to know more about knee replacements at Tergooi MC? Then visit https://www.tergooi.nl/patienteninfor...
This Tergooi Podcast was produced by Marjolein Wikkerman (presenter) and Marco Postma (producer).