dawnmedDawnMed Journal of Medical ScienceISVolume 2, Issue 2MultidisciplinaryEnglish2026NNY20260629Orthopedic SurgeryAwareness On the Benefits and Risks of Total Knee Replacement Among the Bisha CommunityEnglishY1722Saeed MohammadAlgarny¹EnglishNHayf ZayedOraidah²EnglishYBayan MathafAloqaybi²*EnglishYIntroduction: Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a surgical intervention that is widely accepted for the management of severe knee joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, joint deterioration, and deformities. Despite the growing prevalence, community-level awareness of its benefits and associated risks remains unclear in many regions in Saudi Arabia, including Bisha city.Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire distributed through social media (WhatsApp) and statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Descriptive statistics were generated using mean, standard deviation and frequency tables. Data were presented in percentages (%) and depicted in charts, graphs and tables. Analysis to determine knowledge levels, perceptions of benefits and risks, and demographic influences was performed, and associations between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge scores were explored.Results: Among the total of 441 respondents, awareness of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery was moderate, with 73% having heard of the procedure and 54.4% describing themselves as somewhat knowledgeable. Knee joint deterioration (64.6%) and knee injuries (44.9%) were the most cited conditions treated by TKR. Improved mobility (77.3%), improved quality of life (43.0%), and pain relief (42.9%) were the most recognized benefits, while long recovery time (48.8%) and surgical failure (46.7%) were the most cited risks. Family and friends (46.5%) and social media (34.2%) were the leading sources of information. A doctor’s recommendation (68.0%) was the main factor influencing the decision to undergo surgery. No statistically significant associations were found between socio-demographic factors and knowledge scores (p > 0.05).Conclusion: Awareness of TKR surgery among the surveyed sample of Bisha residents is moderate, with notable gaps in understanding key risks and benefits. There is a clear reliance on informal sources of information. These findings highlight the need for targeted health education interventions and community-based awareness programs to improve public knowledge and informed decision-making regarding TKR.EnglishTotal Knee Replacement (TKR), Osteoarthritis (OA), Community Awareness, Health Educationhttps://dawnmed.com.sa/abstract?id=17References1619Vaienti E, Scita G, Ceccarelli F, Pogliacomi F. Understanding the human knee and its relationship to total knee replacement. Acta Biomed. 2017;88(2S):6and;ndash;16.Price AJ, Alvand A, Troelsen A, Katz JN, Hooper G, Gray A, et al. 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