Answers to Common Questions About Total Knee Replacement
1. When is the right time to undergo a Knee Replacement? If you are unable to climb the stairs, getting up and sitting down is difficult, not able to stand on one side because of the Knee pain, and pain relief medications are only giving temporary relief, then it is better that you consult a Knee Replacement expert. 2. Is there a way to avoid surgery? As patients, we always try out the best treatment methods to avoid undergoing a surgery. There are patients for whom some treatment methods might work before going for a Total Knee Replacement : · Physiotherapy · Lifestyle changes · Medications · Alternative treatment options such as: o Acupuncture o Prolotherapy – in this, fluid is injected to strengthen the connective tissue o Taking steroid or hy...