Knee Pain Arthritis- Knee Replacement Op

2021-02-09 15:36:37
My mother has knee Pain problem for more than 10 yrs now due to arthritis. She cannot sit down and does not climb stairs also. I want to know whats the criteria to go for knee replacement operation. It's recommended for whom. What's the recommended age for it. Please advise.
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criteria is pain age is usually post 55 years of age for Usual osteoarthritis for other types of arthritis any age

Answered2021-02-11 14:48:49

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any. -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie.knee and legs and lower back. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'. https://youtube.com/channel/UCPEQc6B1ywzwin048JSu6rw --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)]

Answered2021-02-10 23:47:27

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More than age , disability to walk and stand and negotiate stairs is main criteria In such a patient it gives good results We have done replacement in patient age range 36 till 96
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Meet a good replacement surgeon in your city

Answered2021-02-09 15:51:19

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Knee replacement is predominantly a patient indication, It also depends on the stage of arthritis of the knee joint. In the early stages, the knee can be preserved with other means than performing a replacement. If the patient is fit for surgery the age is not really a criterion.
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Get a standing X ray of both knees

Answered2021-02-10 05:19:09

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