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Should A Knee Replacement Surgery Be Done For The Treatment Of Knee Pain?
I am tired of having pain in my knee from the time I wake up in the morning until I go to bed at night it’s hard to get to sleep. It’s like not being able to have a regular life anymore. Do you think having a knee replacement will help. I was told by a doctor that my cortilege was thining.
We should first confirm diagnosis by doing X-ray of the involved knee in both planes anteroposterior and lateral views. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. if diagnosis comes as osteoarthritistotal knee replacement can be done. What is your age ? Total. Knee replacement should be done after 50 years of age. It is very rewarding procedure with relief of pain , improvement in gait and improvement in Quality of life.
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Should A Knee Replacement Surgery Be Done For The Treatment Of Knee Pain?
Hello, We should first confirm diagnosis by doing X-ray of the involved knee in both planes anteroposterior and lateral views. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. if diagnosis comes as osteoarthritis total knee replacement can be done. What is your age ? Total. Knee replacement should be done after 50 years of age. It is very rewarding procedure with relief of pain , improvement in gait and improvement in Quality of life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.