Osteoarthritis of the Knee Program

Degenerative arthritis, Degenerative joint disease, Knee arthritis

Benefits of osteoarthritis of the knee mean that you will be able to improve the quality of life without suffering from pain, stiffness, tenderness and joint locking.

An ideal candidate for osteoarthritis of the knee would be over the age of 50, suffer from obesity and belong to a family where arthritis is common.

If you have undergone knee surgery, then, the recovery will begin by using physical therapy to ease any pain and swelling and doing some basic exercises to regain motion. For a month or so after surgery, crutches are needed and no vigorous activities can be participated in, and that includes carrying or lifting heavy objects.

You should begin by making an appointment with a specialist in the field, an orthopedist.

When arranging preparations for your treatment, your orthopedist will do a physical check-up first and ask about the symptoms. Signs that will be looked for are swelling, tenderness, pain, creaking, stiffness, instability, bruising and lack of movement. X-rays and a CT scan could also be used.

Local anesthesia

As with every type of surgical procedure, there are risks involved and if your surgery is any kind of knee treatment, there are no exceptions. Possible risks and complications involve:

• Infection
• Loss of motion
• Fractures
• Instability
• Adverse reaction to the anesthesia

Physical therapy may be needed to reduce pain and improve mobility, strength and function for many years after serious knee treatment. If the patient has gone through major knee surgery, it is likely that a visit to the orthopedist will become a prolonged lifetime routine.