{"id":3242,"date":"2025-02-26T20:26:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T20:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/?page_id=3242"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:02:42","slug":"%ce%b1%cf%81%ce%b8%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bb%ce%b1%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b3%cf%8c%ce%bd%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%82","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/en\/%ce%b5%ce%be%ce%b5%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%af%ce%ba%ce%b5%cf%85%cf%83%ce%b7\/%cf%87%ce%b5%ce%b9%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b3%cf%8c%ce%bd%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%82\/%ce%b1%cf%81%ce%b8%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bb%ce%b1%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b3%cf%8c%ce%bd%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%82\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-845b47aa\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d0d4cfa2\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knee replacement &#8211; knee arthroplasty &#8211; replaces the worn articular surfaces of the femur and tibia with an implant. It is the most commonly performed joint replacement after the hip, carried out hundreds of thousands of times a year worldwide, and in experienced hands it is now a routine operation with predictable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It is performed by Panagiotis Papadopoulos MD, MSc, orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee and shoulder surgery, at the HYGEIA Hospital in Marousi, with consultations at his private practice in Glyfada and at HYGEIA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/arthroplastiki-gonatos-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/arthroplastiki-gonatos-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/arthroplastiki-gonatos-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/arthroplastiki-gonatos-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/arthroplastiki-gonatos-min.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>\u03a0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03b5\u03c7\u03cc\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03b1:<\/strong><\/p><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-\u03c3\u03b5-\u03bc\u03b5\u03b3\u03ac\u03bb\u03b7-\u03b7\u03bb\u03b9\u03ba\u03af\u03b1\">Types of Knee Arthroplasty<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-implant-and-how-long-it-lasts\">The Implant and How Long It Lasts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pre-operative-planning-and-technology\">Pre-Operative Planning and Technology<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-\u03c0\u03c1\u03b9\u03bd-\u03c4\u03bf-\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b5\u03af\u03bf\">The Procedure and Fast-Track Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#recovery-after-knee-replacement\">Recovery After Knee Replacement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-to-avoid-after-knee-replacement\">What to Avoid After Knee Replacement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9-\u03c6\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c0\u03b5\u03af\u03b1\">Cost of Knee Replacement in Greece<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03c1\u03bf\u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-1-1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2-\u03c7\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03ac\u03b6\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9-\u03b5\u03c0\u03ad\u03bc\u03b2\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7-\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03c2-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>When Is Knee Replacement Needed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knee replacement is for advanced osteoarthritis, once injections, physiotherapy and other conservative treatment have stopped controlling the symptoms. In end-stage arthritis the pain is constant through most of the day and quality of life is substantially affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, replacement is indicated when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the knee has developed a deformity &#8211; bow-legged or knock-kneed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pain significantly limits daily activities such as walking, stairs, or getting up from a chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is moderate to severe pain at rest or during the night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chronic inflammation and swelling no longer settle with conservative treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stadia-osteoarthritidas-gonatou-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stadia-osteoarthritidas-gonatou-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stadia-osteoarthritidas-gonatou-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stadia-osteoarthritidas-gonatou-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stadia-osteoarthritidas-gonatou-min.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-comes-before-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What comes before replacement.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every arthritic knee is ready for a prosthesis. Where the arthritis is early and the main problem is mechanical &#8211; a loose fragment causing locking, an unstable flap of tissue &#8211; knee arthroscopy can help, though it does not alter the arthritis itself. The purpose of the consultation is to establish which stage you are actually at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"age-is-not-a-contraindication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age is not a contraindication.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most patients are between 60 and 80, but knee replacement can also be performed successfully in older patients who are medically fit. Following appropriate pre-operative assessment and optimisation of any existing medical conditions, outcomes are excellent, with significant pain relief and improved quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/images\/arthroplastiki-sto-gonato.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"types-of-knee-arthroplasty\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Knee Arthroplasty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"total-knee-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Knee Replacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total knee arthroplasty replaces all the worn cartilage surfaces of the joint. It is the appropriate operation for the majority of patients, because in most cases arthritis has affected more than one compartment of the knee by the time surgery is being considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"partial-unicompartmental-knee-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partial (Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unicompartmental replacement resurfaces only the medial compartment &#8211; the point where arthritis begins in most people &#8211; leaving the rest of the joint untouched. Where it is suitable, it offers a smaller incision, a shorter recovery, possibly better range of movement than a total replacement, and a lower risk of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not suitable for everyone. It is ruled out by arthritis in more than one compartment, which is the situation for the majority of patients needing replacement, and also by inflammatory arthropathies, coexisting ligament instability, and in obese and elderly patients. Whether it is an option for you is established from your imaging and examination, not from preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-min.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-implant-and-how-long-it-lasts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Implant and How Long It Lasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A knee implant consists of metal components attached to the femur and tibia, with a durable polyethylene insert that allows smooth joint movement. The exact implant is selected according to the patient&#8217;s anatomy, lifestyle and the surgeon&#8217;s assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern knee implants are designed to withstand everyday activity for many years. Most last more than 20 years, while the latest-generation implants can often remain functional for 25 to 30 years when surgery is performed by an experienced knee specialist and followed by appropriate rehabilitation. As a result, revision surgery is required only in a small minority of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pre-operative-planning-and-technology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pre-Operative Planning and Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern technology has significantly improved the precision of knee replacement surgery while allowing treatment to be tailored to each patient&#8217;s anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customised guides.<\/strong> A pre-operative CT scan is used to create patient-specific cutting guides, helping position the implants more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navigation.<\/strong> Computer navigation provides the surgeon with real-time positional data throughout the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robotic assistance.<\/strong> Robotic-assisted knee replacement combines pre-operative planning with real-time guidance to achieve highly accurate implant positioning. This may improve joint function, preserve healthy tissue, reduce post-operative pain and support faster recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These technologies help improve implant positioning and surgical precision, but they remain tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The experience and judgement of the orthopaedic surgeon remain the most important factors in achieving an excellent long-term result.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-gonatou-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-gonatou-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-gonatou-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-gonatou-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/emfiteuma-arthroplastikis-gonatou-min.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/images\/emfiteyma-arthroplastikis-gonatou.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-procedure-and-fast-track-recovery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Procedure and Fast-Track Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anaesthesia<\/strong> is either general or spinal, in which case you are awake under light sedation during the operation. The choice is discussed between surgeon, anaesthetist and patient and made case by case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The operation takes around an hour and a half<\/strong>, and you will stay in hospital for one or two days. With modern fast-track protocols, post-operative pain is fully controlled and mobilisation begins the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You will walk within hours of surgery<\/strong>, using a crutch or frame, under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The walking aid is used for a few days at home, after which walking becomes independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before surgery<\/strong>, a complete work-up is carried out some weeks in advance: blood tests, chest X-ray, ECG and cardiology assessment, together with knee imaging \u2014 X-ray and a CT scan for pre-operative planning. The anaesthetist is informed of your medical history and current medication. Admission is on the day of surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"recovery-after-knee-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recovery After Knee Replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are usually discharged within one or two days with written instructions for recovery at home. Thanks to modern surgical techniques, post-operative pain is generally well controlled with simple pain medication, and physiotherapists provide guidance on walking and home exercises from the first day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking is the first and most important form of exercise after knee replacement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>When<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Day of surgery<\/td><td>First steps with a walking aid, supervised by a physiotherapist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weeks 1\u20132<\/td><td>Walking with a crutch indoors, gradually increasing distance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weeks 3\u20134<\/td><td>Walking without an aid on level ground, short walks outdoors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weeks 6\u20138<\/td><td>Independent walking, stairs with increasing confidence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Month 3<\/td><td>Full independent walking, light sporting activity possible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Jogging is avoided in the early period. Your surgeon will advise at follow-up when it becomes appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"physiotherapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physiotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physiotherapy begins on the first day after surgery. During the first weeks the focus is on reducing swelling, restoring movement and rebuilding strength. By around 6\u20138 weeks, most patients have regained independent mobility and continue strengthening exercises until full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-avoid-after-knee-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Avoid After Knee Replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commonest reasons a good operation produces a disappointing result are not surgical. Stopping physiotherapy once the pain settles is the most frequent &#8211; feeling better is not the same as having recovered movement and strength, and stiffness that sets in during the early weeks is far harder to reverse later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Returning to jogging or demanding activity before the knee is ready loads the implant and surrounding tissue prematurely, while immobility is the opposite error: walking is the treatment, and it begins on the day of surgery. Increasing pain, redness, heat, fever or sudden swelling should be reported rather than waited out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Results and Longevity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patient satisfaction after knee replacement is around 95-98%. Most patients experience significant or complete relief of arthritic pain, return to normal daily activities, improved strength and stability, and the ability to resume light sporting activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many also report sleeping through the night without pain within the first few days after surgery. With modern implants lasting 20-30 years, knee replacement offers a long-term rather than temporary solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risks and Complications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knee replacement is a safe procedure with success rates of 95-98%, although, as with any operation, complications are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infection (&lt;1%), usually treated with antibiotics or surgical washout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep vein thrombosis, reduced with anticoagulants and early mobilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implant loosening over time, which may require revision surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare nerve, vessel or periprosthetic injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint stiffness, usually managed with intensive physiotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience of the surgeon and accurate implant positioning remain the most important factors in minimising complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n<title>Arthrojoint \u2014 Appointment CTA banner (EN)<\/title>\n<style>\n  \/* ---------------------------------------------------------------\n     Arthrojoint \u2014 appointment CTA banner, English version\n     Self-contained: paste the <style> block and the <section> below\n     into a WordPress Custom HTML block.\n     Replace the two --aj-img-* URLs with the shoulder \/ knee artwork\n     already used on the Greek banner.\n  ----------------------------------------------------------------*\/\n\n  .aj-cta {\n    --aj-navy: #1b2a63;\n    --aj-navy-hover: #16224f;\n    --aj-text: #1b2a63;\n    --aj-bg-from: #ffffff;\n    --aj-bg-to: #e8f1fb;\n    --aj-dot: rgba(27, 42, 99, .12);\n\n    \/* Artwork: replace with the client's existing images *\/\n    --aj-img-left: url(\"images\/shoulder.png\");\n    --aj-img-right: url(\"images\/knee.png\");\n\n    position: relative;\n    isolation: isolate;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);\n    text-align: center;\n    background:\n      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, var(--aj-bg-from) 0%, var(--aj-bg-to) 100%);\n    font-family: \"Inter\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  \/* Faint dot grid, as on the Greek banner *\/\n  .aj-cta::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    inset: 0;\n    z-index: -2;\n    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--aj-dot) 1.5px, transparent 1.6px);\n    background-size: 34px 34px;\n    opacity: .55;\n  }\n\n  \/* Anatomy artwork, left and right *\/\n  .aj-cta__art {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    width: clamp(140px, 24%, 320px);\n    z-index: -1;\n    background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: contain;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n  .aj-cta__art--left {\n    left: 0;\n    background-image: var(--aj-img-left);\n    background-position: left center;\n  }\n  .aj-cta__art--right {\n    right: 0;\n    background-image: var(--aj-img-right);\n    background-position: right center;\n  }\n\n  .aj-cta__inner {\n    position: relative;\n    max-width: 44rem;\n    margin-inline: auto;\n  }\n\n  .aj-cta__headline {\n    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);\n    color: var(--aj-text);\n    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    letter-spacing: -.01em;\n  }\n\n  .aj-cta__phone {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: var(--aj-navy);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n  .aj-cta__phone:hover,\n  .aj-cta__phone:focus-visible {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: .18em;\n  }\n\n  .aj-cta__button {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: .75em;\n    padding: clamp(.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    background: var(--aj-navy);\n    color: #fff;\n    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);\n    font-weight: 500;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: background-color .18s ease;\n  }\n  .aj-cta__button:hover {\n    background: var(--aj-navy-hover);\n  }\n  .aj-cta__button:focus-visible {\n    outline: 3px solid var(--aj-navy);\n    outline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n  .aj-cta__button svg {\n    flex: none;\n    width: 1.1em;\n    height: 1.1em;\n  }\n\n  \/* On narrow screens the artwork crowds the text \u2014 fade it back *\/\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .aj-cta__art { opacity: .35; 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Patients paying privately receive a full written quotation before surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling from abroad, we will advise you on the recommended length of stay in Athens, including pre-operative planning, hospitalisation and early follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact us for a personalised estimate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthrojoint.gr\/images\/athroplastiki-gonatou-epemvasi.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"knee-replacement-in-glyfada-and-marousi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Knee Replacement in Glyfada and Marousi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panagiotis Papadopoulos MD, MSc<\/strong> is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee and shoulder surgery, sports injuries and minimally invasive techniques. He serves as <strong>Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopaedic Clinic at HYGEIA Hospital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consultations and follow-up appointments are available in English for both local and international patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private Practice \u2013 Glyfada<\/strong><br>4 Leoforos Dimarchou Angelou Metaxa, 3rd Floor, Glyfada 166 75, Athens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HYGEIA Hospital \u2013 Marousi<\/strong><br>3rd Orthopaedic Clinic, 5 Erythrou Stavrou, 5th Floor, Marousi 151 23, Athens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +30 210 894 9727<br><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> +30 6980 506 555<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@arthrojoint.gr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling to Greece for treatment, you can send your imaging and a brief description of your symptoms by email before your visit. We will advise you on the next steps and help you plan your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u03c1\u03bf\u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b1\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-1-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767188989\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I fly after knee replacement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Short flights are usually possible after six weeks. For long-haul flights of more than four hours, three months is advised because of the risk of thrombosis. In every case, check with your surgeon before booking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767213824\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When can I drive again?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Usually within three to six weeks, provided you are no longer taking strong painkillers and have full control of the leg. Your surgeon will confirm the timing at your follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767228403\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Will I set off metal detectors at the airport?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 the metal implant can trigger the detector. Your surgeon can provide a medical certificate for airport security.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767242386\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When can I shower or bathe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Showering is usually permitted three to five days after surgery, taking care to keep the wound dry. Baths are permitted once the wound has healed completely, at around two to three weeks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767256210\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is robotic knee replacement suitable for everyone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Robotic assistance allows more precise, individualised implant positioning, at a higher cost because of the equipment involved. Whether it suits your case depends on your anatomy. It is an aid to the surgeon, not a substitute for experience \u2014 which remains the decisive factor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778767262340\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Am I too old for a knee replacement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Age alone is not a contraindication. Most patients are between 60 and 80, and older patients do well where their general condition allows it, with particular attention to the pre-operative cardiac and respiratory assessment and to fast-track protocols. Pain relief is immediate and results in this group are excellent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knee replacement &#8211; knee arthroplasty &#8211; replaces the worn articular surfaces of the femur and tibia with an implant. 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