My Mother is nearing 83, weight about 73 kg with medium height. She's having pain in her knees and is not able to walk without stick or a walker. Should she be operated for knee replacement or any alternative treatment you suggest
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She can try with some exercises and medication. Nowadays a intra articular injection is also given, you can try these. But if no relief then surgery.
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