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Is Surgery The Right Method Of Treatment For Knee Osteoarthritis?
Have MG, aortic regurgitation AR, and treated high blood pressure. Age is 79, weight about normal, now both knees are shot. Have had the xrays, and Dr. says cartilage is gone in both knees. Took the steroid shots but both have worn off in less than two months. Question, would it be wise to go ahead with surgery, and how much is the risk increased? I m sure I won t like the answer. Thanks!
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
Dear patient
For grade 4 osteoarthritis best treatment is total knee arthroplasty. Considering your age and Comorbid conditions surgery will be with increased risk. But considering the current advances in anesthesia techniques and medications and with better Icu facilities every condition can be managed. Please visit tertiary care center with Icu facilities and you worry can be decreased. Advantage of surgery will be pain relief and better mobility which can improve overall health.
For grade 4 osteoarthritis best treatment is total knee arthroplasty. Considering your age and Comorbid conditions surgery will be with increased risk. But considering the current advances in anesthesia techniques and medications and with better Icu facilities every condition can be managed. Please visit tertiary care center with Icu facilities and you worry can be decreased. Advantage of surgery will be pain relief and better mobility which can improve overall health.
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