It has been estimated that over 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States1. People are living longer and more active lives thanks to the advances in medical science. As people stay active well into their 60s and 70s, the number of knee replacements performed yearly will increase. If you suffer from chronic knee pain and mobility loss affecting your quality of life, it is time to consider knee replacement surgery.
Knee replacement surgery is an elective procedure. Research shows that prolonging or delaying a knee replacement surgery may increase the risk of joint deformity, muscle atrophy, and decline in health. Making an informed decision to undergo knee surgery is crucial.
So, when should you consider knee replacement surgery?
- Do you suffer from chronic knee pain that interferes with everyday living and routine activities? When walking, standing and sleeping are challenging due to knee pain, it may be an excellent time to consider joint surgery.
- Have conservative methods failed to relieve your pain? If knee pain is not relieved with pain medications, physical therapy, or other forms of conventional treatment, it may be time to contact your doctor.
- If you are living with severe arthritis or have suffered significant trauma to the knee, knee replacement may be your best option to get back to living an active lifestyle once again.
- Do you have a painful, stiff, swollen knee? Total knee replacement surgery removes much of the damaged, inflamed tissue inside your knee that causes stiffness and swelling, allowing you to have increased mobility and live without pain.
There is hope for those living with chronic joint pain. For nine out of 10 people, artificial knee joints still work well twenty years after surgery2. Your age and physical activity level may affect how well your replaced knee joint works over time. Total joint replacement of the knee is one of the safest and most reliable treatments in any area of medicine3.
You don't have to live with joint pain. To learn more about knee replacement surgery, contact the South Palm Orthopedics office in Delray Beach, FL., for an appointment today!
The physicians at South Palm Orthopedics are committed to providing the highest orthopedic care level to every patient each time. Our physicians' team provides an advanced level of care, integrating the newest cutting-edge surgical and nonsurgical techniques with proven traditional methods of treatments.