How do members experience Total Knee Replacement?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Osteoarthritis 72 27
Improve mobility 44 18
Rheumatoid arthritis 8 3
Arthritis pain 4 3
Pain in knee(s) 3 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in knee(s) 6
Joint pain 5
Pain 4
Walking problems 2
Balance problems 1
Difficulty climbing stairs 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 12
Mild 12
None 17