How Do I Know I Need A Knee Replacement?
by Abba MT | Feb 28, 2017 | Tips
Listed below are indications that a knee replacement may be in future:
- You are unable to complete normal daily tasks without help.
- You have significant pain daily.
- Pain keeps you awake at night despite the use of medications.
- Medications, the use of a cane, and consistent physical therapy — have not relieved your pain.
- Less complicated surgical procedures are unlikely to help.
- Pain keeps you from walking or bending over.
- Pain doesn’t stop when you rest.
- You can’t bend or straighten your knee, or your hip is so stiff that you can’t lift your leg.
- You are suffering severe side effects from the medications for your joint symptoms.
- X-rays show advanced arthritis or other damage