Question 1

is knee replacement the best solution for rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Maybe: It depends on what is causing the pain and how bad the pain is.  There are many medical and non-surgical treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, but if required, knee replacement is an appropriate treatment.

Question 2

knee replacement exercise at 1 year what is best?

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Knee: Walking and strengthening of the muscles in the leg are key, resistance bands work well also.  Riding a staionary bike is also a great way of excersising.

Question 3

i need to have a partial knee replacement.  who is the best ortho doc in san jose, ca or san francisco  to do this?

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Ask around Ur friend: U need 2 research this on ur own. I would ask friends who may have had it done. Remember that the unhappy speak louder than those who r happy. I would also check out some of the larger orthopedic groups & find a fellowship trained ortho in tja.You can check them out through the ca medical society. Board certified & facs after their name also. Good luck.

Question 4

for a partial knee replacement what would be the less invasive & the best procedure. a tkr, a mako robotic surgery or quadriceps sparing surgery. thank you very much?

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: TKR is total knee replacement and quadriceps sparing surgery is also a technique used for TKR. Both partial knee replacement &amp; TKR can be done with Mako robotic surgical technique. As I answered in the previous question, the key for an optimal outcome is to find a well trained and experienced orthopedist. In general at your age, TKR may be more appropriate if you have knee osteoarthritis.

Question 5

i'm looking for the best orthopaedic surgeon to do a knee replacement on my 82 year old mother both knees, eventually, need replacement; the left knee is most painful for her.  she suffers from osteoporosis and is on session (month?) 17 (of 26) with forte

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There : There is no "best" surgeon, but there are better and worse ones.  If you're willing to travel, there are a couple of places known for their studies and experience with joint replacements.  However, that is not recommended.  Having a surgeon near home allows for more complete follow-up care.

You do not state where your mother lives, but if she is near you in bakersfield, there are a number of surgeons available.  Plan to visit at least 2, possibly 3, before making a decision.  First look at training.  Many joint replacement surgeons have specific fellowship training.  Next look at experience--how many joints do they do per year?

Once you are comfortable that the surgeon is capable of doing a technically good job, base your decision on how he/she interacts with your mother (you are not the patient, she is).  There should be a good rapport and she should feel like all her questions and concerns have been addressed.

No one surgeon "meshes" with every patient.  We all have our personality differences and those can affect patients' care.  Find the surgeon who is "right" for your mother.  This is elective surgery, so don't make any hasty decisions.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for severe nerve pain that pain meds do not work on? i have had two back surgeries, and  knee replacement and still have excruciating stabbing knee pain that i have been told is nerve pain coming from my back. pain medication an

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Have : Have you considered using medical acupuncture as an adjunct to your other forms of treatment?   Acupuncture; which has been practiced for several thousand years in china; is commonly used in many european countries as well. There is a marked growth of md's and do's practicing acupuncture in the United States. There are a number of acupuncture modalities to treat chronic and acute pain. 
   The needles used in acupuncture are extremely thin. In comparision with needles used to draw blood or to give shots, the diameter is much smaller.    Acupuncture works by encouraging the movement of energy, blood and nourishment in the body.  An acupuncture treatment plan incorporates procedures that are specific for your health problems.  This may be a beneficial addition to the treatment that you are already receiving.

Question 7

how can i exercise with a total knee replacement?

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Low impact: The type of exercise depends on the timing following knee replacement.  Initially, one focuses on range of motion exercises and learning how to walk properly.  Following the immediate recovery period, one focuses on low impact quadriceps strengthening exercises.  Good exercises are riding a stationary bike, elliptical machines and swimming.

Question 8

what's a way to exercise with a total knee replacement?

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Carefully : Can do gym workouts, swimming, walking, biking.

Question 9

could daily exercise prolong the need for knee replacement?

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Possibly.: If your exercise consists of non-impact activities, such as swimming, biking or walking. Keeping your muscles strong and your body weight down, may delay the need for a knee replacement. You should check with your orthopedic doctor, to make sure these activities are ok for you.

Question 10

does daily exercise postpone the need for knee replacement?

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Yes: Daily exercise has shown to be helpful in postponing knee replacement. Daily exercise increases the strength of the hamstring and quadricep muscles which help support the knee which reduces osteoarthritis symptoms of the knee. It most liklely would be helpful in inflammatory diseases but it may not postpone knee replacement as much as the osteoarthritis.

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