KNEE REPLACEMENT – RADICAL & IRREVERSIBLE Rate of Major Complications of Knee Replacement : 14% Rate of Minor Complications : 47% Today we are talking about a serious topic that affects millions of people across the United States: knee replacement surgery. While this surgery can be life-changing in certain cases, it’s important to understand the potential dangers and risks involved before making the decision to go under the knife. First and foremost, knee replacement surgery is a major surgery that carries with it inherent risk of complications. We don’t want to make you feel uneasy, but it’s important to understand the full scope of this procedure. Once rightly regarded as a last resort, knee replacement is becoming a dangerously common solution to chronic knee pain. With an increase in inappropriate usage, it’s not surprising that complication rates are being compounded and patients who should not have undergone the surgery in the first place are being affected. Risk of major complications post-knee replacement (e.g. death, heart attack, stroke, systemic infection, etc) is upward of 14%. Risk of minor complications (e.g. infections requiring hospitalization, blood clots, surgical revision, etc.) is 47%. Even if you’re fortunate enough to not be amongst those with … Continue reading 5 Things Wrong With Knee Replacement You Need To Know