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will a knee replacement get rid of arthritis pain?

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It sure may: Although, there is no 100% guarantee on anything, i'd say you have very good chances of being pain free after knee replacement.

Question 2

will a knee replacement get rid of arthritis?

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Yes: Speaking crudely, the old degenerate arthritic joint gets chopped off and thrown away to be replaced by a bionic knee.

Question 3

would a knee replacement get rid of the pain in my knee permanently like my hip replacements did?  im tired of constant pain and considering doing it.

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Good chance: No one can promise you anything......but, many of my patients ad well as myself get significant improvement in pain

Question 4

is it possible to remove toenails to get rid of fungus? i need a knee replacement and it might take too long to get rid of it, would it be faster?

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Toenail Removal: Toenail fungus (confirmed by culture) is a persistent condition. There are several treatments including but limited to topical and oral medication, periodic grinding down nails, laser treatments, and removing the nails surgically. Removal could be 'faster,' but there are risks in all surgeries including infection, pain, and return of fungus, etc. This is a decision to made with guidance from doc -

Question 5

dr. i had a knee replacement in nov13/15,  how can i get rid of this skin discoloration near the scar? they told me it was normal. blood and liquid.

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Skin discoloration: It is normal for you to get bruising around the knee following joint replacement.   If you are concerned about the scar itself  thats a different issue. 
Bruising will generally take 2-4 weeks to resolve as the body has to absorb the blood cells -   drinking plenty water helps. The scar may be inflammed as the sutures placed underneath are absorbed.    But any drainage or fever needs to be seen

Question 6

do they use laser in the u.s. to get rid of arthro fibrosis of the knee i had a total knee replacement 22 months ago and still have pain and limited mobility and was told by a p.t. that in australia they use lasers to get rid of scar tissue.

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The : The stiffness to the knee is either a mechanical problem with the prosthesis such as overstuffing or adhesions of the vastus intermedius which is one of the four muscle segments of the quadriceps. The etiology of the problem should be identified and addressed. Laser was widely used or at least it had a big push in this country some 15 to 20 years ago. Quite candidly the australian story is a tall tale.

Question 7

do they use lasers in u.s. to get rid of scar tissue i have artho fibrosis of the knee after a total knee replacement

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No: Lasers have not found a regular use in the treatment of scar tissue.  If you have a significant amount of scar tissue within your replaced knee, the most reliable treatment would be an arthroscopic removal or debridement.  This may help restore the range of motion of your knee.

Question 8

how long does it take to get rid of a toenail fungus? i need a knee replacement and cant have one till then. seeing my doctor on thur for a perscripti

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Toenails and Knees: Toenail fungus (confirmed by culture) is a persistent anomaly that takes time to resolve. Brown spots on legs? At 57 we have skin changes, have your doc check em-Dermatology consult may be in the cards.¶Two hip implants and knee surgery—did you have nail fungus then? Meds: Acetaminophen and sylvastatin. Be mindful that oral anti-fungal meds impact your liver, and kidneys. Have your doc check all -

Question 9

is total knee replacement a best solution for rheumatoid arthritis?

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TKA for RA: Tka is an excellent treatment for severe ra, assuming you exhausted conservative means.

Question 10

how many steroid injections for arthritis in the knee can a person have within a year before consideration of a knee replacement?

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Varies: The recommendations vary, but in general i tell my patients that 3 injections in a 6 month period is the limit.  If you think about it, you really would not want to keep getting them unless they were lasting longer anyway.  There are other types of injections that can be done as well that may last longer such as synvisc (hylan g-f 20) as well.  Thank you for your question.

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Do they use laser in the u.s. to get rid of arthro fibrosis of the knee i had a total knee replacement 22 months ago and still have pain and limited mobility and was told by a p.t. that in australia they use lasers to get rid of scar tissue.

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Do they use lasers in u.s. to get rid of scar tissue i have artho fibrosis of the knee after a total knee replacement

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How long does it take to get rid of a toenail fungus? i need a knee replacement and cant have one till then. seeing my doctor on thur for a perscripti

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