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My father is diagonised with osteoarthritis.. Doc is saying he needs TKR.is der any other way of treating this without a surgery??? If surgery is the only way then hw much chances is der that it will be cured fully.. Pls 🙏 help
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Yes, earlier stages of osteoarthritis can be treated without surgery very successfully. Once the entire joint is destroyed the only option is TKR.
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Assessment of patient, Radiology and correlation with symptoms is important. Clinical examination essential for any answers.
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Xrays. Scanogram
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No stairs, no cross legged, no squatt attempts
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Post the xrays.you will get a proper answer however the answer to your question is TKR gives nearly 80 to 90 percent of pain releif if done in good hands. And your dad will be excited after this
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Treatment of knee osteoarthritis varies with functional disability of patients and my advise is different based on the individuals expectations
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ask patient to walk 1 km daily with knee caps and low dose painkiller like paracetamol
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TKR is suggested for giving pain relief and improved mobility.
Generally, there is no treatment to 'cure' osteoarthritis. The treatment is mainly aimed at relieving symptoms.
If he's having too much pain despite tablets and his activities are progressively reduced because of knee pain then TKR is a good option.
It is a fairly successful surgery and generally chances of problems are quite less if done well
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discuss non surgical options and also tkr with your surgeon and clear all your doubts
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consider doing exercises for the quadriceps muscles.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Please share your fathers X-ray so the severity of arthritis can be assessed.
In early stages medication and exercise may help
In advance stages of osteoarthritis , surgery is the best way to relieve pain and improve the lifestyle and make patient independent
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