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Need Suggestions For Knee Replacement Surgery
Hi, I have been told that I need a knee replacement over a year ago. The pain has been getting progressively worst. I have been getting steroid injections every 3 month, which helps for a few weeks, I have been taking lyrica, which helps, but I sleep alot and can not drive. Any other suggestions, other than a knee replacement. I am 54yrs old and have been on several meds. Nothing works but the lyrica. thanks
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hello, i would suggest you to start exercising your quadriceps muscle, try to improve its strength and range too, you can also wear a hinged knee brace in case it hurts too much while walking. avoid cross legged sitting, prolonged standing, prolonged knee bending, squatting. hope this helps
dr. chintan pujara
physiotherapist
dr. chintan pujara
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