Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Knee replacement requires a stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctors practices.

Knee replacement surgery is most often performed while you are asleep under general anesthesia. Your anesthesiologist will discuss this with you in advance.

Generally, knee replacement surgery follows this process:

You will be asked to remove clothing and will be given a gown to wear.

An intravenous (IV) line may be started in your arm or hand.

You will be positioned on the operating table.

A urinary catheter may be inserted.

If there is excessive hair at the surgical site, it may be clipped off.

The anesthesiologist will continuously monitor your heart ...