Sunday, February 24, 2013

Ask Dr KK: Should I go for a knee replacement?



A: Yes if  
1. I am no longer able to do my routine work without help
2. I have pain that keeps me awake at night despite the use of drugs
3. I have pain that keeps me from being able to walk or bend over
4. I have pain that isn’t relieved by rest
5. I have pain that is not responding to non-surgical approaches.
6. I have been told that less-complicated surgical procedures are unlikely to help.
7. The disease osteoarthritis is wearing me down physically, emotionally, and mentally.
8. I am suffering from severe side effects from the drugs 
9. Advanced arthritis is demonstrated on my test
10. If significant joint damage has occurred on my tests. 

About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padma Shri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India and National Vice President Elect IMA [ blog.kkaggarwal.com]

1 comment:

  1. hello ,i m dr rajesh from surat.sudden onset of acute vertigo,no other symptoms......is ths a covid 19 ? 56/f patient.known case of D M ,HBA1C IS 6.5 mg %.

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