Knee replacement is life-changing surgery — but it is rarely the first step. The right time is when pain limits daily life despite good conservative care.
Before surgery is considered
Physiotherapy, weight management, activity modification and injections control symptoms for many patients for years. Surgery enters the conversation when X-rays show advanced arthritis and pain interrupts sleep or walking.
What modern surgery looks like
Robotic-assisted techniques mean smaller incisions, precise implant alignment and faster recovery — most patients walk the same day and climb stairs within a week.
