Knee replacement Health Feed

Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.

- your questions lacks his age - surgery depends on age too. That will decided by your surgeon.
- if he is totally bed ridden than yes he requires but validy after surgery is 10 - 15 years only. After that again replacement surgery which not possible as bones get weakened to another surgery.
- kindly start physiotherapy as it will increase his muscle strength of knees and to releive pain tens, ultrasound therapy will be appllied with some hand techniques.
- physiotherapy is requiredf...more

Avoid sitting Cross legged.
Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, t...more

Hello Lybrate user,
Non working of fingers could be because of multiple reasons. It could be a neurological problem (like a nerve compression near the wrist). Could be due to arthritis or even plain cold weather. What I suggest is see your orthopaedic and he will examine you and may be prescribe you some blood tests and may be neurological tests to make a proper diagnosis. E
In the meantime keep your fingers warm. You can also consider wearing woollen gloves and see if it makes. You feel...more

Knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. During knee replacement, a surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone and kneecap and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal alloys, high-grade plastics and polymers.

Why is it done?

The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is to relieve severe pain caused by osteoarth...more

If there is no pain then why go for surgery.
Start strengthening exercises for knee.
If they are wearing knee braces according to their deformity then there is less problem in future.

1. Start with Physiotherapy treatment.
2. Also searched for Prolotherapy.
3. Wear knee braces.
4. Don't sit on floor.
5. Learn knee exercises.
6. Wear sports shoes.
7. Do hot fermentation twice a day.
8. Apply volini cream before sleeping.
9. TAKE CALCIUM(after breakfast), VITAMIN D 3, Glucosamine(After lunch) and Methylcobalmine(after dinner) supplement for 2 month minimum.

Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting the knee joints. This condition results from age related degeneration of joint cartilage and synovial fluid. This results in excessive stiffness, swelling, pain and decreased mobility due to loss of lubricant functions of joint cartilage.

Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis:

Treatment for knee osteoarthritis consists of anti inflammatory drugs, lifestyle modifications and knee exercises. In advanced stages where pain is severe ...more

Do Have Regular phase of walking of 20 to 30 minutes without straining much with Strengthening and stretching exercises from physiotherapist Best wishes.

Hello. I suppose your wife is suffering from severe knee osteoarthritis for which she has been adviced knee replacement. Muscle cramps can be due to a number of reasons including dehydration, dyselectrolytemia, calcium or magnesium deficiency, overexertion of muscles during day and other neurological disorders. Keep her hydrated with lot of fluids. See a Rheumatologist who would examine and order tests accordingly.