Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know

Alexander Metoxen, an orthopedic surgeon at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, discusses total knee replacement surgery as a solution for severe knee pain affecting quality of life. He outlines the procedure, which involves resurfacing the knee joint with artificial components, and highlights advancements in pain management following surgery, such as updated anesthesia techniques and new medications. Metoxen emphasizes the importance of evaluating knee health through X-rays to determine if knee replacement is necessary when pain worsens.