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Need Information Regarding Knee Replacements

Hello info on knee replacements, Have had microscopic op in 1985 Military now have bone toy bone reusing past 5 years getting worst use a crutch now since LH knee gives out once in a while been doing some PT to help muscle development since hv writhes also DR.s recommend knee replc since rates or info if Icould. THNKS
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises

Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,

ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.

VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.

If there is no relief with all these procedures then the last option remains of total knee joint replacement.Patient find good difference in mobility after joint replacement.You can start walking after 3-4 days of surgery.You can choose implant of various quality for replacement.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Need Information Regarding Knee Replacements

Hello, I have studied your case. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include, ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling. VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. If there is no relief with all these procedures then the last option remains of total knee joint replacement.Patient find good difference in mobility after joint replacement.You can start walking after 3-4 days of surgery.You can choose implant of various quality for replacement. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.