HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Treatment For Severe Knee Pain?

I am looking at having a knee replacement and my doctor is strongly urging me to wait as long as possible before getting it done. Why? At this point I am unable to do normal activities such as walking without pain. I cannot even stand for any length of time without pain. He wants me to lose some weight to help out the knee joint but I can t do that unless I can walk further or hike. Is it time for me to get the surgery?
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
For severe knee arthritis the surgery is must. But here your doctor is also right if you are very much over weight then post surgery the rehabilitation may become difficult. Here I suggest to start physiotherapy first and take a dietician consultation to plan your diet. Now here with physiotherapy treatment it will help to relax your soft tissue and knee inflammation. At the same time do take suggestion on how to reduce weight with out doing weight bearing exercises? One way is by cycling. Also take a complete exercise program on knee strengthening exercise and follow it. This will help you to recover fast after surgery. Follow this for some time and reduce your weight and strengthen your knee. I am sure with this your knee pain will also reduce as well for doctor also it will be easy to take a call on surgery.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Treatment For Severe Knee Pain?

For severe knee arthritis the surgery is must. But here your doctor is also right if you are very much over weight then post surgery the rehabilitation may become difficult. Here I suggest to start physiotherapy first and take a dietician consultation to plan your diet. Now here with physiotherapy treatment it will help to relax your soft tissue and knee inflammation. At the same time do take suggestion on how to reduce weight with out doing weight bearing exercises? One way is by cycling. Also take a complete exercise program on knee strengthening exercise and follow it. This will help you to recover fast after surgery. Follow this for some time and reduce your weight and strengthen your knee. I am sure with this your knee pain will also reduce as well for doctor also it will be easy to take a call on surgery. Take care.