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At What Stage Of Knee Pain Is Knee Joint Surgery Recommended?
Hi, My mother age-49, is suffering from knee joint pain in L leg and found very difficult to walk or climb stairs. Now a days often it is noticed swelling on left leg from knee to foot. She is taking pain killer and doing exercise as advised by Orthopedic Surgeon. Now doctor is suggesting for Knee joint surgery. Please suggest what to do?
Thu, 31 Dec 2020
Hi,
There is an appropriate stage of knee arthritis which needs surgery, before that generally can be avoided but after that stage the surgery doesn't yield good results. The stage can be determined by the issues your mother is facing and the stage her knee X-ray depicts. As you mentioned swelling, it might suggest that the muscles are getting weak, so surgery might be a better choice, however, it is difficult to say that for sure until the X-ray says the same.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Sonia Dhawan, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
There is an appropriate stage of knee arthritis which needs surgery, before that generally can be avoided but after that stage the surgery doesn't yield good results. The stage can be determined by the issues your mother is facing and the stage her knee X-ray depicts. As you mentioned swelling, it might suggest that the muscles are getting weak, so surgery might be a better choice, however, it is difficult to say that for sure until the X-ray says the same.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Sonia Dhawan, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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