The Most Painful Surgery Ever

Explore the intricacies of total knee arthroplasty in this 23-minute educational video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Delve into the surgical procedure, patient expectations, and recovery process. Learn about the indications for knee replacement, pre-operative imaging, surgical techniques including manual and robotic-assisted resurfacing, prosthesis placement, and alignment verification. Understand the recovery timeline and potential complications associated with this complex orthopedic surgery. Gain valuable insights into one of the most challenging and potentially painful surgical procedures, backed by scientific references and presented with clear, informative visuals.

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - What Is An Arthroplasty?
00:58 - Who Needs An Arthroplasty?
03:19 - Medical Imaging
04:57 - Is a Tourniquet Bad?
05:58 - Making the Cut
08:23 - Removing Other Tissues
10:02 - Manual Resurfacing
11:45 - Robotic Assisted Resurfacing
14:40 - Which Is Better?
15:20 - Placing the Prosthesis
16:32 - Ensuring Proper Alignment
17:04 - Putting Everything Back Together
17:42 - The Recovery Process
19:12 - Potential Complications
21:44 - Support the Channel