Myth 3: Knee replacement surgery is painful and recovery takes a long time.

Fact: New advances in technology have made knee replacements less invasive and recovery times are much shorter than they used to be.  Additionally, patients often report significant pain relief during their recovery journey.

Myth 4: The risk of failure following knee replacement surgery is high.

Fact: Infection is the only risk of the entire procedure. There is a 2% possibility of contracting an infection. Each center has the same level of risk.

Myth 5: My knee replacement surgery prevents me from driving.

Fact: That is a myth. Driving becomes simple because it is not one of the jobs that put pressure on the knee. Most patients are cleared to start driving again between 6 and 8 weeks post-surgery.

Myth 6: Following surgery, regular physiotherapy is required, and recovery time is prolonged.

Fact: Most patients do not require a physiotherapist. Following a replacement, patients are instructed by their doctors on how to exercise, and they are required to practice at home. Most of the patients begin using a walker the day after surgery.

Myth 7: Surgery is not an option for people 65 years and older.

Fact: The surgery can be performed on people of any age. Even after the age of 65, you can have knee replacement surgery because this is when cartilage damage starts to develop.

Myth 8: I have both diabetes and high blood pressure. As a result, I cannot have knee replacement surgery.

Fact: Diabetes or high blood pressure is no longer a barrier to knee replacement surgery. Before the surgery, the patients are diagnosed by the doctor and given medications. They are given anesthetic medication before the procedure. Knee replacement is easily possible if the diagnosis report indicates that it is necessary.

Myth 9: Knee replacement surgeries cannot be performed on both knees at the same time.

Fact: Multiple benefits can be obtained from having both knees operated on simultaneously. You only need to go to the hospital once, and your recovery will be quick because both knees will be pain-free after the surgery.

Myth 10: Surgery has a very low rate of success.

Fact: A knee replacement is an effective treatment for worn or diseased knees. People who have this surgery can go about their daily lives comfortably and without pain.  Many patients who undergo knee replacement surgery succeed most of the time.