Knee pain, stiffness, and discomfort during walking can indicate early knee osteoarthritis. Without timely treatment, the condition can progress, causing further cartilage wear, chronic inflammation, walking difficulties, and, eventually, the need for walking aids in daily life.
Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage covering the joint surface deteriorates, causing the bones within the knee joint to rub against each other. This leads to pain, stiffness, tightness, and reduced mobility. It is common among older adults or individuals who have long subjected their knees to heavy use, such as frequent lifting, running, or climbing stairs.
The condition is increasingly seen in working-age and middle-aged individuals due to lifestyle habits such as prolonged kneeling, sitting on the floor, and excess body weight that place additional stress on the knee joint.
If left untreated, symptoms may worsen over time, affecting mobility, daily activities, and overall quality of life.
Your doctor will begin with a detailed medical history, physical examination, and assessment of knee mobility. Imaging studies such as X-ray or MRI may be used to evaluate cartilage damage and surrounding tissues, allowing your specialist to design the most suitable treatment plan.
Treatment depends on the severity of the condition and may include:
Non-surgical Options
If symptoms are severe and conservative treatments are no longer effective, your doctor may recommend Total Knee Replacement (TKR).
Modern knee replacement is not just about “replacing the joint”, it is about restoring your quality of life.
VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solutions (VRAS), the 4th-generation robotic technology, enhances surgical precision, safety, and personalization for each patient.
The VELYS™ system is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. It uses the patient’s real movement data, walking patterns, knee bending angles, and bone alignment to ensure:
Because VELYS™ does not simply “assist surgery”, it helps you walk againwith your natural movement.
Ideal candidates include people who:
An advancement in knee replacement surgery, enhancing precision, safety, and recovery to restore quality of life.
Start with weight management, exercise, and physiotherapy. For advanced cases, robotic-assisted knee replacement with VELYS™ may be recommended for higher precision and faster recovery.
Most patients can walk within 6 hours after surgery and return to everyday life faster.
VELYS™ provides real-time 3D imaging, precise implant placement, reduced tissue trauma, less pain, faster recovery, and movement that feels more natural.
Hip and Knee Center, Vejthani International Hospital
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Orthopedics
Total Joint Reconstruction (Arthroplasty)
