Orthopaedic surgery
Knee Replacement
Resurfacing of the worn knee joint with a metal-and-polyethylene prosthesis. Modern implants last 20+ years for most patients.
Duration
90 minutes
Stay
2 nights
What to expect
The procedure, step by step.
01
Spinal anaesthetic
02
Walking on day 1 with physio
03
Robot-assisted alignment
04
Discharge by day 2
Recovery
Crutches for 2 weeks; routine walking by 6 weeks; full activity by 3 months.