Should I have knee replacement surgery?Introduction
This information will help you understand your choices,
whether you share in the decision-making process or rely on your doctor's
recommendation. Key points in making your decision How you and
your doctor decide upon treatment for your
osteoarthritis of the knee depends on variables such
as your age and activity level, and the degree of pain and disability you are
experiencing. Consider the following when making your decision: - Knee replacement surgery may be a
consideration if other treatments, including exercise, medicines, physical
therapy, and modification of daily activities, have failed to significantly
relieve your symptoms.
- Rehabilitation after knee replacement
surgery requires daily exercises for several weeks.
- Osteoarthritis
may continue to erode the bones of the knee, and some people may need to have
their knee replaced again. However, over 90% of knee replacement surgeries last
for at least 15 years.1
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