The data from last few decades suggest that the number of knee arthroplasty increased three times. This increased number is proportionally related to the obesity among the population and expected to reach more than a million. However, the complications and recovery process associated with knee replacement must be understood to better operate such a high number. The present article attempt to analyze the major facts in the knee replacement surgery.

It is needless to say, at least in current lifestyle, that healthy knees are indispensable part to stay lively. While many risk factors are suggested increasing obesity among the population is considered the prime reason. Other significant risk factors are high BMI and knee osteoarthritis. Family, age as well as gender can also play a role in knee osteoarthritis which increases the susceptibility towards knee replacement or knee arthroplasty…