Patients undergoing total knee replacement often find that the first knee replacement provides greater pain relief than the second. This discrepancy is not dependent on whether surgeries are performed simultaneously or at separate times. Factors such as pain severity before surgery and patient expectations influence the perceived success of the second knee replacement. Understanding these differences can help manage expectations and improve patient satisfaction with total knee arthroplasty.
Pain Improvement After a Total Knee Replacement – Will Both My Knees Respond the Same?
