It can be exciting to look forward to a new knee. No pain and easier movement? Yes, please! But it can also be overwhelming to plan a total knee surgery. There is a lot of information to sort through, and while the nitty-gritty details are important, we have narrowed down our knee surgery tips and…
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Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you considering knee surgery for knee pain, trouble walking, or osteoarthritis but have some questions? While resting, losing weight, and treating the pain with medications, along with physical therapy, maybe conservative treatment options for your knee pain, some patients will have better results with total knee replacement surgery. At the ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in…
Am I Too Young to Get a Knee Replacement?
Am I too young to get a knee replacement? There is no set age cutoff for a knee replacement, as each patient’s case is different. But most implants do wear out over time, and the implant lifespan can decline with increased activity. Therefore, surgeons generally perform knee replacements on patients over 50. Active young people…