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Osteoarthritis for both the knees
My father is suffering from stage 3 osteoarthritis to both the knees..we recently consulted one doctor,he said knee replacement is must..is the only solution for that?
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Stage 3 osteoarthritis required knee replacement.
But all that also depends whether he has pain on sitting or doing activity.
Age of the patient?
Share xrays if you can.
Try all conservative measures before going in for surgery.
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Initially medicines / physiotherapy / intraarticular injection needs to be tried
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consult Orthopedic doctor
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non weight bearing exercises initially followed by resistance exercises and weight bearing
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Our center HLC Clinic, Lucknow is a dedicated advanced center for Knee Joint preservation. To know more you should do on line consultation.
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For OA knee there are variable options available which can be tried before settling for replacement. However said that xrays and patients complaints are required to discuss the correct morality of treatment .
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
Total Knee replacement is the last resort for treatment of Osteoarthritis knee. How is his pain at present. Is he able to perform his routine activities.
This surgery is a planned procedure. Depends on the condition of the knee.
Next Steps
If his activities have decreased than what they were previously, better to get operated. if he is able to do his routine work and bear with the pain, can take conservative treatment in the form of analgesics, exercises etc..
Health Tips
Avoid knee bending, sitting down, avoid heavy work etc..
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