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Key symptoms and patterns
in/blogs/knee-replacement-not-only-surgical-option-patients-knee-arthritis Close For those suffering from age-related (degenerative) arthritis of the knee, a stage comes when all the reasonable non-operative options have been tried, and not worked. So, the option of surgery comes into the picture.
One common option suggested is knee replacement surgery, and it being as intimidating as it sounds, it is natural that patients look for an alternative. Other non-operative options such as stem cell treatment, oil messages etc. with large claims and no scientific backing also come into consideration.
Scared of the so called ‘Total Knee Replacement’, which sounds like ‘total loss’ in cases of a damaged car, and thought of undergoing such an operation with all the negative stories from people, the patient takes the other path – that of avoiding the operation.
Common causes and risk factors
They often fall for alternative treatment modalities with tall claims and no scientific validity, and ultimately land up in a situation where knee replacement, like it or not, remains the only option.
Sometimes the surgery is delayed so much that even the best of surgeons cannot give a good result, and the fear of the patient actually ‘comes true’. What are the options of Joint Replacement Surgery?
There is a recent advancement in medicine, where the scientific community is focusing on ‘joint preservation’ and not ‘replacement’ options.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Some of these are non-surgical - such as physiotherapy, weight reduction, modification in lifestyle etc, but others are surgical, where effort is to keep the original joint going.
Some of these options may be surgical, aimed at corrective surgery in early stages of arthritis, where one can see that if left to itself that particular joint is going to the path of damage, and hence future knee replacement.
These options could be key-hole surgery (arthroscopic surgery), which, if done at the right time, can halt the progress of the disease and may save one from knee replacement. Unfortunately, most patients do not have significant complaints at this stage and may ignore their problem.
Treatment and self-care
In some patients with deformed legs (bow legs), the progress of arthritis can be halted by correcting the alignment, what is called high tibial osteotomy (HTO).
The best approach, therefore, would be to see an orthopaedic specialist and get yourself evaluated whether you have some such issue which may be the reason for your knee to take the downhill course and whether some intervention can prevent it from reaching knee replacement stage.
Even in cases, where joint is damaged beyond a certain level, it is not necessary that total replacement is the only option. There are options where only the damaged part of the knee is capped (partial replacement).
Consult Dr. Kumar Deepak in Lucknow
Persistent joint, bone, or muscle symptoms deserve a structured evaluation rather than repeated self-treatment alone.
Dr. Kumar Deepak — M.S. Ortho (Gold Medalist), F.I.J.R | ASAMI | AO Trauma — consults at The OrthoVision Clinic and Remedy Medicity, Lucknow. Call to book an appointment and discuss a plan suited to your activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopaedic specialist instead of waiting?
Seek review if pain lasts more than a few weeks, disturbs sleep, causes limping, or limits work and daily tasks despite rest and simple measures.
Does this information replace an in-person examination?
No. Online guides help you understand options, but diagnosis depends on clinical examination and investigations tailored to your case.
Where can I get orthopaedic care in Lucknow?
Dr. Kumar Deepak sees patients at The OrthoVision Clinic (Ahmamau, Sultanpur Road) and Remedy Medicity, Lucknow.
