Knee Replacement

The knee joint connects the upper part of the shinbone to the lower part of the thigh bone. Cartilage, tendons, and ligaments help bend and stabilize the knee. The patella (kneecap) facilitates movement, bending, and extension.

Cartilage between the bones serves as a shock absorber during walking, running, and jumping. Damage or wear of cartilage is common, leading to severe pain and restricted movement. Cartilage damage can result from trauma, osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis due to cartilage erosion, or autoimmune conditions that attack the cartilage.

About 80% of people, especially over the age of 65, suffer from cartilage erosion. Medication can only provide temporary pain relief but cannot stop the progression of cartilage erosion.

Patients suffering from severe knee pain often exhaust all conservative treatments, but even steroids and physiotherapy may not provide lasting relief. Limited movement due to arthritis or cartilage destruction often necessitates total knee replacement in Israel to eliminate pain and restore function.

More than 95% of patients at Ichilov report significant pain relief, improved knee mobility, and better quality of life following knee replacement surgery in Israel. After completing rehabilitation, patients can walk, swim, play golf, and cycle.

It’s important to note that knee replacement will not immediately enable high-impact sports such as skiing, running, or jumping. The success of the surgery largely depends on the patient’s commitment to rehabilitation, especially during the first weeks after surgery.

Robotic knee surgery in Israel is performed using the innovative Velys robotic system by Johnson & Johnson. Ichilov is the first public hospital in Israel to offer robotic knee replacement. The robot provides precise, millimeter-level implant alignment that exceeds the accuracy of traditional mechanical tools.

Velys helps customize implant size and positioning, ensuring optimal joint alignment, stability, and function. This cutting-edge technology is used during total knee replacement in Israel procedures to enhance outcomes and long-term success.

Knee replacement without waiting is available for international patients seeking high-quality care in Israel. Surgery is performed under general or regional anesthesia and involves removing the damaged bone surfaces and replacing them with implants made of metal and high-density plastic. The patella is often replaced and secured using a special adhesive known as Bone Cement.

Implant size is determined based on preoperative X-rays and precise intraoperative measurements.

Most patients start walking within a day after surgery and are discharged home or to rehabilitation within a week. Full recovery typically takes 4–6 weeks, after which patients return to normal daily activities.

Whether you need knee replacement without queues, knee fracture surgery in Israel, or are looking for an orthopedic knee surgeon in Israel, the Ichilov team is ready to provide world-class care without long waiting times.