A 33-year-old member asked:
Which would be better for a 70 year old: knee joint replacement or physical therapy?
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Dr. Pietro Senianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
Depends: If the knee is severly arthritic and deformed with constant pain no question the knee replacement is by far a better option.Pt does not correct the arthritis , it help to srengh the muscles around the knee, improve the rom and muscles contractures.One is not subtitute for the other, they complement each other.
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Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 46 years experience
Depends: If the 70 year-old is healthy and mobile then knee replacement. If 70 yo is debilitated then pt.
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Last updated Dec 13, 2012
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