When to Know if it is Time to Get Knee Replacement Surgery

When knee pain keeps you from enjoying life on a daily basis, it may be time for knee replacement surgery. If you cannot sleep because of knee pain
or you notice a bent-legged or thump kneed deformation in your knee, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. These types of issues are usually caused by inflammation or degeneration (breakdown) of joints and may cause arthritis that can worsen with age.

Arthritis Treatments
There are numerous treatments for arthritis of the knee. The most common is a non-invasive, at-home treatment called “RICE”—Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. This is a short-term treatment that should only be used for a few days. If you keep using RICE, you may delay the natural healing process. Other, more long-term treatments may include bracing, medications and injections which we will go into more detail below. The end goals of any arthritis of the knee treatments should always be the same—limiting the damage or progression of the arthritis and eliminating the pain of the arthritis.

When Should I Consider Knee Replacement?
If you have attempted a number of treatment options, like the ones above, and are not noticing increased relief of symptoms, it may be time to consult with an orthopedic knee surgeon.

Finding the Right Orthopedic Knee Surgeon
While finding an orthopedic knee surgeon may come down to your comfort level, there are some “must-haves” when it comes to choosing a reputable one that is patient-outcome based:

• Make sure they are board certified
• Consider years of experience with both partial and total knee replacement
• Read testimonials or patient reviews
• Know what your insurance and/or Medicare covers

Both partial and total knee replacements have become highly effective in the restoration of lost function and the elimination of the pain often caused by knee arthritis over the last decade thanks to advancements in technology, surgical techniques, biomaterials, and patient data and research.

Get back to the quality life you deserve to have without debilitating knee pain, set up a consultation with your doctor today.

99.6% of patients go home 90 minutes after surgery, learn how:

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