Question 1

is a knee replacement categorized as a disability?

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Yes: It is not considered a total disability.And varies from patient to patient.  It does not automatically qualify you for any particular benefits.

Question 2

what do you advise if i had a knee replacement and now my knee dosent ben t?

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See Ortho doc: you may need exercises to range your knee, however if there is something wrong with your replacement the orthopedic doc may need to further evaluate you.

Question 3

i had a medisic knee repair 1 yr ago and since then i have been in constant pain can't do the simplest thing do u think i could get knee replacement?

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See below: You need the advice of a god orthopedic surgeon  in my opinion if you have had physical therapy without help it is time for surgery.

Question 4

on june 10 th i have knee replacement. my knee doesn't respond as well as i expect. it doesn't flex enough. i will have knee manipulation. what is this?

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Post surgical knee: Scar tissue that forms following surgery may prevent full range of motion. If physical therapy cannot resolve this, manual manipulation is performed to break the scar tissue

Question 5

when is a knee replacement recommended?

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The last step: Knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty is recommended when three criteria are met.  First the patient has to have x-ray evidence of joint degeneration.  Second the patient has to have failed non-surgical treatment.  Third the pain caused by the arthritis has to be limiting the patient or decreasing quality of life.  In the end it is the patient that decides when to have knee replacement.

Question 6

symptoms of a loosened knee replacement?

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Pain and swelling: Implant loosening causes pain, especially with weight bearing.  The knee generally will make more lubricating fluid as well, causing swelling.

Question 7

how long for recovery

knee replacement?

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Weeks: Most people recover from a knee replacement in 3 to 6 weeks. Typically, driving and daily activities are normal. It can take up to 4 to 6 months to get back normal knee strength.

Question 8

how old is too old for a knee replacement?

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No specific number: Quality of life has emerged as the number one measure for joint replacement.

Question 9

what's the normal age for knee replacement?

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Varies: Depending on the pathology, the amount of pain, and the amount of conservative treatment tried. Significant increase in the 50-59 year age group, still average age over 60.

Question 10

does wearing shorts lead to knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Not really!: While there have been studies to suggest that more comfortable clothing helps people to be more active and healthy, there is no data that suggests wearing shorts will increase your likelihood for needing a knee replacement.  Joint preservation activities include remaining active, avoidance of excess repetitive impact across joints, muscle strengthening, and optimization of proper biomechanics.

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