Question 1

could it be bad to move an arthritic knee?

Accepted Answer

No: It is important to maintain range of motion in an arthritic joint to prevent joint contracture and stiffness.

Question 2

what are good exercises to strengthen an arthritic knee?

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Low impact exercises: In general, low impact exercises are best for arthritic knees. Cycling and swimming are good examples.

Question 3

is a knee brace a good idea for an arthritic knee?

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Maybe: Arthritis in the knee is a common problem. There are different approaches to treat it. Conservative approach involves medications, gait modifications, physical therapy, knee devices of which brace makes part. Depending on the location of the arthritis you may need a valgus or a varus brace that will shift the bones of the joint to a certain angle that will slow down the progression of arthritis.

Question 4

my mother is in great health but is 95 and has  a very arthritic knee.  is she a candidate for makoplasty surgery?

craig

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Arthritis.: Your mother possibly suffers from osteoarthritis, . Regardless of the cause she certainly does not need any surgery.

Question 5

my ortho recommended the synvisc (hylan g-f 20) shot for my arthritic knee.  dose this shot really work?  i am overweight and walk slow.

Accepted Answer

Do not hold your : Breath, you could some improvement if you have minor arthritis but if you a lot of  arthritis I do not think so.

Question 6

what are supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections used for arthritic knee joint ?

Accepted Answer

Can help reduce pain: Supartz (hyaluronic acid) is a form of viscosupplementation. There are many chemicals used :synvisc, orthovisc, Hyalgan and others. These are chemical substances that are similar to the cartilage of the knee. Some are totally synthetic and one is from the comb of a rooster. They are used as a single or series of injections into the knee to relieve pain and improve function. They are inert and have no side effects.

Question 7

my thigh muscle twitch when resting. i work out and the twitching is above my arthritic knee. what causes this? it only twitches during rest.

Accepted Answer

Muscle twitching: Consider muscle overuse or strain. Also consider electrolye imbalance from calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium.

Question 8

can i get a hyaluronic injection in my arthritic knee close to the covid vaccine dates? i read about the reactions after vaccine of people who had hyaluronic face fillers so i am worried it might be the same for my knee. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I have not read any interaction between Covid-19 vaccine and hyaluronic injection for osteoarthritis.

Question 9

age 77.  atrial fibrillation on warfarin etc.
2 hip replacements.  walking badly with arthritic knee.  ? continue or knee replacement.

Accepted Answer

Knee arthritis: The real issues that makes you have surgery is how limited are you and how painful is it. If the answers are "significant" then surgery is done to offer a better quality of life.

Question 10

after the end of the day i have marked swelling in my ankles, particularly the left. my knees are also sore and arthritic. is this related?

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NEED FOR CUSHION!: Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possible reasons  that you may have pain in the foot, but try cushioning arch supports like spenco polysorb cross-trainers(http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb).  If these don't help, see a podiatrist.

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My mother is in great health but is 95 and has a very arthritic knee. is she a candidate for makoplasty surgery? craig

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My ortho recommended the synvisc (hylan g-f 20) shot for my arthritic knee. dose this shot really work? i am overweight and walk slow.

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What are supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections used for arthritic knee joint ?

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My thigh muscle twitch when resting. i work out and the twitching is above my arthritic knee. what causes this? it only twitches during rest.

A member asked:

Can i get a hyaluronic injection in my arthritic knee close to the covid vaccine dates? i read about the reactions after vaccine of people who had hyaluronic face fillers so i am worried it might be the same for my knee. thank you?

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Age 77. atrial fibrillation on warfarin etc. 2 hip replacements. walking badly with arthritic knee. ? continue or knee replacement.

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After the end of the day i have marked swelling in my ankles, particularly the left. my knees are also sore and arthritic. is this related?

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