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Can Knee Replacement Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis?
,my father is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis,n doctor suggested him to have his both knees to be replaced.he is suffering from arthritis from last 25 years. but now his condition is that even he cannot stand upright on his own knees..he will need a lot of support then only he can stand and even cannot walk properly ...hope u can find the best way for us..waiting for your reply soon..
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Total knee joint replacement patient find good difference in mobility after joint replacement.
So you can do TKR after consulting joint replacement surgeon, there will not be any problem probably.
Post operative Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises for early recovery.
In rheumatoid arthritis there is severe osteoporosis so joint replacement may need extra care.
Results may vary from case to case.
With further details with x ray and age you can contact on my profile directly http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503
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Take care.
I have studied your case.
Total knee joint replacement patient find good difference in mobility after joint replacement.
So you can do TKR after consulting joint replacement surgeon, there will not be any problem probably.
Post operative Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises for early recovery.
In rheumatoid arthritis there is severe osteoporosis so joint replacement may need extra care.
Results may vary from case to case.
With further details with x ray and age you can contact on my profile directly http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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