Suitable candidates for knee replacement Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
Suitable candidates for knee joint replacement
- Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
- December 24, 1403
Who can do knee joint replacement? Sometimes, the limitations caused by a knee joint injury are so great that it disrupts people's lives. In such a way that they become unable to perform personal activities and their normal and natural conditions are negatively affected [...]
Who can perform knee joint replacement?
Sometimes the restrictions created after the injury The damage to the knee joint is so much that it disrupts people's lives.
In such a way that they are unable to perform personal activities and their normal and normal conditions are negatively affected.
In such a situation, you can do the best treatment by referring to the best specialists.
In this case, the specialists consider the patient's physical condition and other treatment techniques and perform the best treatment.
If the knee joint is injured So much so that the conditions for its repair and correction are not provided, it is necessary to replace the destroyed joint completely.
In this case, experts have examined several important factors to find out whether the person in question can perform knee joint surgery or not.
If we want to talk more specifically about the people who are candidates for this surgery, it should be said that this treatment is only performed for patients with severe knee problems.
If the patients have severe and progressive arthritis. or have severe injuries to this area due to accidents and incidents, they can perform knee joint surgery.
Of course, suffering from some underlying diseases and joint rheumatism provide the conditions for this treatment method.
If patients are facing chronic pain and cannot make even the smallest movement in the knee without pain, this method of treatment needs to be performed for them.
In the first step, specialists consider the age of the person.
Usually, this treatment method is recommended for people in the age range of 60 to 80 years.
Since the life of the joints is considered to be about 20 years, it is important that this treatment method is performed in this age range.
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If the pain is so severe that this complication cannot be controlled by taking medication and painkillers and other treatment methods, there will definitely be no treatment other than surgery.
In the first step, specialists try to restore the condition of the knee joint by injecting various drugs or physiotherapy.
If the pain continues, surgery is needed to fix the problem. What makes people suitable candidates for knee joint replacement is the reduction of knee function.
If the knee injury is so severe that it is not possible to perform daily activities and they are faced with great restrictions on walking, going up and down the stairs or standing for a long time, they can also fix the damage with this treatment method.
These people can knee joint replacement and their physical conditions are normal
Of course, in this case, those with severe knee arthritis will also be suitable candidates for this treatment method.
Knee arthritis causes the complete destruction of the cartilage and the knee joint.
This issue causes the bones to rub against each other, which also causes knee pain and stiffness.
The only treatment solution for these people is knee joint replacement.
Don't forget. that knee joint replacement should be performed in ideal physical conditions, even the smallest shortcoming in this case endangers the patient's health.
For this reason, experts will evaluate important factors to perform this treatment method.
When is knee joint replacement performed?
When is knee replacement performed? One of the best treatment techniques to fix injuries related to the knee joint is replacement of the damaged joint.
If these drugs have a short-term effect and over time you realize that they do not affect the body, you can apply for joint replacement surgery.
Another effective method for treating knee pain is physiotherapy and strengthening exercises.
Patients should do a number of different physiotherapy sessions and If the condition of the knee does not improve while doing strength training, they are probably a good candidate for knee joint surgery.
Physiotherapy is done to strengthen the muscles around the knee, which will have a surprising effect on knee pain.
If these treatment methods are not a logical option and are not an approved solution for the type of injury, surgery is probably the next step. Intra-articular injections are used.
In this case, the injection of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid can reduce the pain and inflammation of the knee and provide significant relief.
If no result is obtained while going through this treatment method and repeating its steps repeatedly, surgery is probably the best treatment. When facing patients who suffer from knee joint pain, experts ask them to make positive changes in their lifestyle. To provide for the repair and improvement of their physical conditions.
Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
Surgeon and specialist in bones and joints and spine (orthopedic), knee and hip surgery, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, member of the American Orthopedic Association with a specialized board and member of the Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
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It was a very informative article! As an orthopedic nurse, your information has helped me better counsel my patients about knee replacement candidacy. It was really comprehensive and practical!
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Dear doctor, my 72-year-old mother has severe knee arthritis and her pain is not controlled by medication. Is their age suitable for joint replacement? What other criteria are important?
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Hello, dear Mr. Moradi! Yes, your mother's age is perfect for this procedure. Main candidacy criteria: Advanced arthritis (grade 3 or 4 on imaging) Disturbance in daily activities (such as walking, climbing stairs) Relative general health (no active infection, uncontrolled heart problems) A final decision can be made with a detailed orthopedic examination. I wish your mother a speedy recovery!
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Hello doctor, I am 50 years old and have bilateral knee arthritis. Some doctors say that I am too young for joint replacement! Do I really have to endure years of pain? What is the alternative solution?
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Hello, Nilofar John! You asked a very important question. At your age, we usually delay joint replacement as much as possible because: The lifespan of prostheses is limited (15-20 years). You may need to do it again in the future Alternative options for you: Injection of PRP or stem cells (if cartilage remains) Osteotomy (correction of bone deviation in certain cases) Supplements + low-stress sports (swimming, yoga) Be sure to consult a knee orthopedic specialist to choose the best solution for your specific condition. 💪
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