When to Consider Knee Replacement if you have Osteoarthritis | Doc Cherry

Do you know that the cost of knee surgery for knee osteoarthritis in the Philippines? averaging between PHP 200,000 per knee and around PHP 31,000 in the US plus the cost of rehabilitation after surgery? But do you really need surgery? In this video, you will Know whether surgery is right for you, as well as possible complications and realistic expectations. After knee surgery. Hi, this is again Doc Sherry, Doctor of Physical Therapy, teaching you health. tips and home exercise programs that you and your family can benefit from. Your knee comprises the lower part of your thigh bone as well as the upper part of your shin bone as well as your knee Cap. There is a substance between these two bones that cushions your bones, preventing them from rubbing against each other. from rubbing against each other. But with knee osteoarthritis, aging as well as being overweight causes wear and tear in this cartilage, thus resulting in the rubbing of bones every time you move, and is the root cause of your problem. Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a A surgical procedure performed to resurface damaged bones caused by knee osteoarthritis. Metals and plastics are used to cap damaged bones in the knee joint. Although knee surgery is one of the options for knee osteoarthritis, the average cost of knee replacement for a knee is In the Philippines, the average cost was around 200,000 pesos, and in the United States, $31,000 per knee. Knee replacement in the US is usually covered by Medicare. You need physical rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, teach you how to walk again, and help you become independent independent again without jeopardizing your surgical site. Physical rehabilitation is Typically scheduled three times a week for one to two months, depending on the rate of your recovery. Some insurance companies cover physical rehabilitation and some do not, so it would always best to talk with your insurance company first so that in this way you will be financially Ready. Is surgery right for you? Answer these questions in your mind. What is your pain scale? from 1 to 10, with 1 being minimal, 5 moderate, and 10 severe? If your answer is between 9 and 10, Then surgery is most likely indicated. But answer these questions again. Have you lost weight? Since weight management is a cornerstone treatment for knee osteoarthritis, whether you do or do not have obesity, it remains a fundamental component of care. Not having undergone surgery, have you consistently adhered to your home exercise program? or knee exercises that can help you conservatively manage knee osteoarthritis? Have you undergone rehabilitation, and how long have you been in rehabilitation? Although knee surgery is an option, It shouldn't be your first option when treating knee osteoarthritis. Start with conservative management such as physical therapy, since you're going to undergo it anyway. after surgery, lose weight if you are overweight, because you would still be obliged to do so. management after your surgery. I would say consider surgery if you are experiencing severe pain. and stiffness that limit your usual activities, and if conservative management fails to reduce it your symptoms. There is no requirement for knee surgery. It is solely based on the intensity of your pain and your ability to perform tasks independently. Before we proceed with possible complications as well as realistic expectations after knee surgery, I would really appreciate it if you It takes only one second of your time to please click the like button below if you're learning something out of this video. It will also benefit this channel. The majority of my patients experience Complete or significant improvement in their pain scale after knee replacement, but do not expect too much as well. You cannot go beyond what you were able to do before you developed arthritis, and you are to avoid high-impact activities like jumping, but you can do unlimited low-impact sports, you can do Unlimited walking, you can go swimming, you can drive your car, and you can also go cycling. If you're concerned about possible complications after knee surgery, the likelihood of such incidents is low. Possible complications could include infection, but these can be effectively treated with antibiotics. blood clots that can be prevented with physical therapy, and there are some or very few cases where there are loose implants requiring joint replacement. How would you know then if you have a severe form of knee osteoarthritis? A normal X-ray along with your symptoms will already be sufficient Enough. This is an example of a normal knee X-ray. You will notice a uniform joint space. between your two bones. This indicates healthy cartilage, and this is an example of unnecessary osteoarthritis. You will notice loss of joint space between the two bones, and this indicates damaged cartilage. I would suggest that you try conservative management first in treating it. knee osteoarthritis. Try physical therapy. It can help a lot of patients. Your other option would be be corticosteroid injection, but some of my patients will experience pain again after three for four months of injections. You can also use topical pain gels to help relieve the pain. caused by knee osteoarthritis. I have this here. This is formulated with arnica montana extract. which had been proven in clinical trials to have the same effect as ibuprofen in relieving pain without the side effects. Plus, if you are now committed to doing your home exercise programs or doing free exercises that you can perform independently at home to help manage the pain caused by knee osteoarthritis, I have a video here. You can check it out. Aim to do these exercises three times here. or four times a week. It will definitely help you. I hope this video has been able to guide you. whether surgery is right for you if you're suffering from knee osteoarthritis. If you have reached the end of this video, please comment STAIRS in the comment section below. I would really love to hear from you. Please share this video with your friends and family members so we can reach out and Help more people. Thank you very much for watching. This is Doc Sherry again. Stay safe, stay happy, and Healthy. God bless you.