Question 1

i had an oxford knee replacement done 7years ago. now suffer with degenerative disc.  cani use an inversion table without damaging the knee replacemen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No reason to suspect traction will be hard on implant might put mild stress on knee ligaments start slow and use pain as your guide

Question 2

when should someone get a total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

See details: When there is advanced arthritis, major pain and conservative therapies have failed.

Question 3

how common is it for someone to need  a total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Quite common: Knee replacements are quite common, usually in the setting of advanced osteoarthritis of the knee.

Question 4

tell me about total knee replacement surgery?

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Great deal: Your question is somewhat vague.  Personally, I do minimally invasive surgery using custom, uncemented tka implants which is very important for the younger patients.  This includes over 250 knee replacements per year. At your age, make sure you see a surgeon with a great deal of experience.  Good luck.

Question 5

can gazelle be used after total knee replacement?

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Yes: I'm assuming you are referring to the low impact exercise machine.  A gazelle would be very good exercise, as would most other low impact machines such as an elliptical, stationary bike, etc.  Generally anything that isn't high impact is a safe option for exercise and sports participation after knee replacement.  You should avoid high impact activities such as running, jumping, etc.

Question 6

why can you not jump after total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Jump??: First of all, who told you that you can't?
Probably not a good idea to do that in early post-operative or rehabilitation period, but if the surgery goes well and there are no post-operative issues, there is no reason why you can't jump.  Of course prior to doing that you would have to build the strength back up in your quads and hamstrings.

Question 7

what is the cost of total knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

KNEE REPLACEMENT $$$: Us has the highest cost of knee replacement surgery, from 45000$to70000$ the insurance will cover most, but there are some deductibles and out of pocket expences as well.

Question 8

when will medicare pay  for total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

When indicated: Medicare will pay for a total knee when it is medically indicated, which would typically mean when the patient has severe arthritis that limits their function. You would have to be a medicare beneficiary, which typically means you would be over the age of 65, although there are a few exceptions to this.

Question 9

what is the reason to go for total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Pain/disability: When to have a knee replacement has to be an individualized decision. Moderate to severe pain and/or loss of the ability to function to one's satisfaction are reasons to have a knee replacement. Failure to get relief with nonsurgical measures is also a reason. Severity of arthritis on an x-ray should not be the primary factor, as many with severe x-ray changes have little pain and good function.

Question 10

how long does a total knee replacement surgery take?

Accepted Answer

TKA duration: It varies on the deformity, the instruments used, and the experience of the surgeon. Average range of 40-60 minutes.

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