Do your knees ache when you walk upstairs, or even when you sit or lie down? If they do, you may be thinking about treatment options and wondering if you should get your knees replaced.
Knee replacement surgery is a common surgery and is also called knee arthroplasty. Also surgery is the last option for many patients. In most cases your orthopedic surgeon will try more conservative treatment (means no surgery) options before recommending a knee replacement surgery.
Here we have mentioned a few aspects that might be a reason that your doctor may suggest you a knee replacement surgery.
The pain is not getting better and it has been a long lasting
In spite of all the physical therapies, medications, injections, if your pain is not getting any better, then you should consider a knee replacement surgery.
Arthritis is interfering with your daily life
If your daily routines like walking, going to work and even sleeping is being interfered, it may be the sign that you need a knee replacement surgery.
Knees are swollen and stiff
Total knee replacement surgery removes much of the damaged, inflamed tissue inside your knee that causes swelling and stiffness.
Knee hurts when you rest
Most knee pain gets worse when you are doing some activities like walking or exercising. But if your knee hurts even when you are resting, it his highly recommended to have a knee replacement surgery.
You leg structure bows in or out
During knee replacement surgery, orthopedic surgeon replaces damaged portion with artificial joint. This corrects your leg if they bow in or out.
You want long-lasting relief
90% of the patients with a knee replacement surgery, experience a significant reduction in pain and an increased range of movements.
Wrapping Up…
All of these above mentioned issues can reduce a person’s quality of life and have a negative impact on their emotional and physical well-being. Continued use of your damaged knee joint will likely lead to further deterioration and damage if not treated on time.
The people who have early knee replacement surgery may have a better chance of knee functioning more effectively in the months and years ahead.