Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Surgery – Brisbane & Hamilton
This page provides general information for patients of Dr Borshch, an orthopaedic surgeon consulting in Hamilton, Brisbane, who are being assessed for or considering total knee replacement surgery. Your individual condition and treatment plan may be different, so this information should be used alongside advice from your surgeon and treating team.
What is Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
This page provides general information for patients of Dr Borshch, an orthopaedic surgeon consulting in Hamilton, Brisbane, who are being assessed for or considering total knee replacement surgery. Your individual condition and treatment plan may be different, so this information should be used alongside advice from your surgeon and treating team.
Why is Total Knee Replacement Done?
The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is advanced osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis causes progressive loss of the smooth cartilage covering the joint. As this cartilage becomes thin or disappears, the underlying bone becomes exposed and can become painful.
A knee replacement may be considered when:
knee pain affects walking, stairs, sleep, work or recreation
the knee has become significantly stiff
arthritis has caused bow-legged or knock-kneed deformity
the knee feels unstable because of advanced arthritis
non-surgical treatments are no longer adequately controlling symptoms
Not everyone with knee arthritis needs a knee replacement. Treatment may initially include exercise, physiotherapy, weight management, medications, injections and activity modification.
The decision to proceed with surgery should therefore be based on a combination of your symptoms, examination, X-rays, general health, previous treatment and goals.
How is Total Knee Replacement Surgery Performed?
This page provides general information for patients of Dr Borshch, an orthopaedic surgeon consulting in Hamilton, Brisbane, who are being assessed for or considering total knee replacement surgery. Your individual condition and treatment plan may be different, so this information should be used alongside advice from your surgeon and treating team.
Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery in Brisbane
The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is advanced osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis causes progressive loss of the smooth cartilage covering the joint. As this cartilage becomes thin or disappears, the underlying bone becomes exposed and can become painful.
A knee replacement may be considered when:
knee pain affects walking, stairs, sleep, work or recreation
the knee has become significantly stiff
arthritis has caused bow-legged or knock-kneed deformity
the knee feels unstable because of advanced arthritis
non-surgical treatments are no longer adequately controlling symptoms
Not everyone with knee arthritis needs a knee replacement. Treatment may initially include exercise, physiotherapy, weight management, medications, injections and activity modification.
The decision to proceed with surgery should therefore be based on a combination of your symptoms, examination, X-rays, general health, previous treatment and goals.
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What to Expect After Total Knee Replacement
This page provides general information for patients of Dr Borshch, an orthopaedic surgeon consulting in Hamilton, Brisbane, who are being assessed for or considering total knee replacement surgery. Your individual condition and treatment plan may be different, so this information should be used alongside advice from your surgeon and treating team.
Long-Term Outcomes After Knee Replacement Surgery
The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is advanced osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis causes progressive loss of the smooth cartilage covering the joint. As this cartilage becomes thin or disappears, the underlying bone becomes exposed and can become painful.
A knee replacement may be considered when:
knee pain affects walking, stairs, sleep, work or recreation
the knee has become significantly stiff
arthritis has caused bow-legged or knock-kneed deformity
the knee feels unstable because of advanced arthritis
non-surgical treatments are no longer adequately controlling symptoms
Not everyone with knee arthritis needs a knee replacement. Treatment may initially include exercise, physiotherapy, weight management, medications, injections and activity modification.
The decision to proceed with surgery should therefore be based on a combination of your symptoms, examination, X-rays, general health, previous treatment and goals.
Things to Look Out for After Total Knee Replacement
Contact our office, your GP, or seek urgent medical attention if you develop:
Possible infection
increasing redness or warmth around the incision
increasing pain after initially improving
persistent wound leakage or pus
fever or feeling significantly unwell
Joint replacement infection is uncommon but potentially serious and should be assessed promptly.
Possible blood clot
Seek medical attention for:
new calf pain or tenderness
significant one-sided leg swelling
sudden shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing blood
Sudden breathing symptoms require emergency assessment.
Knee stiffness
If the knee is becoming progressively stiffer or you are struggling to regain movement despite physiotherapy, contact us. Early assessment can be important.
Wound problems
Please contact us for persistent leakage, opening of the incision or rapidly increasing swelling or bruising.
Nerve or circulation problems
Increasing weakness or numbness, a cold or pale foot, or severe escalating pain requires urgent assessment.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr Alexey Borshch is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon in Brisbane with a particular clinical focus on surgery of the hip, knee and lower limb.
His practice as a Brisbane Orthopeadic surgeon focuses on the assessment and treatment of knee arthritis, as well as performing knee replacement surgery, which includes both total knee arthroplasty and partial knee replacement.
Dr. Borshch completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland and later underwent specialist orthopaedic training in Queensland, achieving Fellowship status with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery.
He offers consultations in Hamilton, Brisbane, and conducts private orthopaedic surgery at Brisbane Private Hospital.