Signs You're Ready For Knee Replacement
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure. Many people have knee arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when is the right time to have a knee replacement surgery. Many people have confusion about what to expect from knee replacement surgery.
A total knee replacement is a major surgery, and therefore deciding to have the surgery done is a significant decision. The rehabilitation after knee replacement is also a major commitment. Patients considering knee replacement should know the right signs to look for to know when to proceed with knee replacement surgery.
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Comments
There’s an excellent video explaining how the knee replacement is done at
http://mercymobility.org/cm/content/podcasts.asp
It’s the one with Stephen Howell, MD
He explains exactly what’s involved using a plastic model.
Pretty interesting