5 Critical Questions to Ask Before Committing to Knee Replacement

In this video Dr Adam Ali FRCS, an orthopaedic surgeon, discusses 5 important things you should ask your surgeon before you agree to them doing total knee replacement surgery.

Knee replacement is a major operation with some serious risks, so you shouldn't be shy about asking these- and if you don't get satisfactory answers, tell the surgeon your concerns.

Dr Ali discusses the importance of asking the volume of knee replacement procedures they do, what type of knee replacement implant they use (and how to find out the performance of common knee replacements on the market), their surgical complication rate and the specifics on what to ask for, whether you are suitable for partial or total knee replacement, and the follow-up arrangements after surgery.

If you are thinking of having a knee replacement, this is a must watch

Disclaimer: This video is for information purposes only and should not be relied upon to make decisions about your medical care, and should not be used to replace the information given to you by your doctor. You should speak to your doctor before making decisions about your care.