Knee pain can be a persistent and debilitating issue, impacting your daily life and hindering your ability to perform simple tasks. While there are various causes of knee pain, ranging from injuries to arthritis, one question that often arises is when to consider a knee replacement. Navigating knee pain requires a careful balance between conservative…
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Limitations Following Knee Ligament Surgery: What to Expect
After your knee ligament surgery, you may feel ready to jump into your recovery and return to your daily activities or sport as soon as possible, but you will have some limitations while you recover. It is important to plan ahead to avoid some recovery obstacles and build your knee strength over time. You will…
Why It Is Important to Follow Knee Surgery Pre- and Post-Op Instructions
You have probably been preparing for your knee surgery for weeks now, so make sure to run through the tape by following your preoperative (pre-op) instructions the week of your surgery. After all your presurgical appointments, home preparation, and knee surgery, you are probably tired and want to rest. But don’t slack on your postoperative…
Why You Have Knee Pain and What to Do About It
Knee pain is a common concern and can vary from “my knee feels stiff climbing stairs” to “my right leg can’t bear weight because of the pain.” We hope you get treatment before you cannot walk without pain. Quick action with any knee discomfort can help prevent your pain from worsening, and the treatment for…
Signs You Need Knee Replacement Surgery
If you are feeling restricted and having trouble performing regular activities due to knee pain or stiffness, then you are probably considering a knee replacement. Signs such as arthritis, unmanageable pain, or the inability to stay active may indicate that you need a new knee. ORTHOKnox has a board-certified surgeon and sports medicine team in…
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…