Dr. Hemant Wakankar - Joint Replacement Surgeon

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Knee Arthritis

	Structure of knee joint
	Common causes of knee pain & mobility
	Do I need Knee Replacement operation

‘’Do I need Knee Replacement Operation?’’

The decision whether to have knee replacement surgery should be a cooperative one between you, your family, & your orthopaedic surgeon. While most patients who undergo knee replacement surgery are of age 60 to 80, age is not the only criteria. Orthopaedic surgeons evaluate patients individually & recommendations for surgery are based on the extent of your pain, disability, and general health status, not solely on age.
You may benefit from knee replacement surgery if you have:

	Severe knee pain that limits your everyday activities, including walking, going up and down stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. You may find it hard to walk more than a few hundred feet without significant pain and you may need to use a cane or walker.
	Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, either day or night.
	Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that doesn’t improve with rest or medications.
	Knee deformity—a bowing in or out of your knee.
	Knee stiffness—inability to bend and straighten your knee.
	Limited pain relief from anti-inflammatory medicines. These medications, including ibuprofen, diclofenac & nimesulide often are most effective in the early stages of arthritis. Their effectiveness in controlling knee pain varies greatly from person to person. These drugs become less effective for patients with severe arthritis.
	Inability to tolerate or complications from pain medications.
	Failure to substantially improve with other treatments such as cortisone injections, physiotherapy, or other surgeries.

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