Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Kunscher Nail On Right Femur,osteoarthritis,knee Replacement
Question: I have a Kunscher nail in the length of my right femur and now have severe osteoarthritis in addition to limited range of motion in the knee. Would I be a candidate for knee replacement and where is the best place in Chicago area to seek treatment? age- 64, weight-195, height- 5'7"
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Osteoarthritis is an age related degenerative joint disease.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
A Big No to Stair case, squatting postures, any chair which has a sitting platform lower than your knees.
Knee brace can also be used for an earlier and prolonged relief.
In severe cases intra articular injections of steroids and hyaluronic acid may be needed after consultation with your orthopaedician.
If all the above treatment options fail to improve your lifestyle, then knee joint replacement is the only option left.
You can do the surgery at your age, that is not an issue.
Your treating physician will be the best person to guide you regarding a good orthopaedic surgeon for knee replacement in Chicago.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to us.
Osteoarthritis is an age related degenerative joint disease.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
A Big No to Stair case, squatting postures, any chair which has a sitting platform lower than your knees.
Knee brace can also be used for an earlier and prolonged relief.
In severe cases intra articular injections of steroids and hyaluronic acid may be needed after consultation with your orthopaedician.
If all the above treatment options fail to improve your lifestyle, then knee joint replacement is the only option left.
You can do the surgery at your age, that is not an issue.
Your treating physician will be the best person to guide you regarding a good orthopaedic surgeon for knee replacement in Chicago.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Radhika
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
