Planning knee replacement? Avoid these complications.

Planning knee replacement? Avoid these complications.

Knee replacement is becoming more common among older adults. People mainly have the surgery to ease pain and disability from arthritis or other joint problems, while preserving movement. If you’re having knee replacement surgery, you can minimize your risk of complications by knowing the signs of potential problems.

See possible complications from knee replacement surgery.

See what symptoms would mean calling your doctor.

The information on Knee Replacement was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at NIH.