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i have osteoarthritis in my knee and was told that i need a knee replacement. I did not have it done. today i developed acute pain in my knee and cannot fully straighten my leg. i have to walk on my toes. is this an emergency or can i wait until monday to contact my orthopedic dr?
I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today.
Exercise and losing weight are the treatment of osteoarthritis, but after a certain extent, knee replacement is the answer.
Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me again I wish you good health, take care --Dr. Alok
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Hi and thanks for the query I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today. Exercise and losing weight are the treatment of osteoarthritis, but after a certain extent, knee replacement is the answer. Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me again I wish you good health, take care --Dr. Alok