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Question: My dad is 68 yrs old. He has been suffering from knee pain for quite some time. His knee cap has deterioted, probabaly so much so that he need to have knee replace ment surgery.
He still manages to go for walks morning and in the evenings, feels throbbing pain in the nights and early morning.
He is reluctant to go the knee surgery as he says as long as he can manage
My question: is it good for him to carry on like that or is it better to go for the surgery. he can't walk normally.
He is a man of great will power.
He still manages to go for walks morning and in the evenings, feels throbbing pain in the nights and early morning.
He is reluctant to go the knee surgery as he says as long as he can manage
My question: is it good for him to carry on like that or is it better to go for the surgery. he can't walk normally.
He is a man of great will power.
Brief Answer:
If possible send the x-ray picture
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please send the x-ray picture. There is no harm in delaying the surgery provided he do not require pain killer in excess and 7 days a week and 365 day.
My suggestion would be-
1.Maintain weight according to height with regular knee exercises.
2.Avoid sitting on floor .
3.May take Glucosamin and chondroitin sulphate (cap.rejoint),injection synvisc is also good option in early arthritis, to delay the surgery.
Hope this suffices.
Take care
If possible send the x-ray picture
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please send the x-ray picture. There is no harm in delaying the surgery provided he do not require pain killer in excess and 7 days a week and 365 day.
My suggestion would be-
1.Maintain weight according to height with regular knee exercises.
2.Avoid sitting on floor .
3.May take Glucosamin and chondroitin sulphate (cap.rejoint),injection synvisc is also good option in early arthritis, to delay the surgery.
Hope this suffices.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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