Can you avoid knee replacement?

Losing weight, strengthening muscles, and increasing flexibility may help you stave off joint replacement. You may be putting off a doctor visit to address knee or hip osteoarthritis because you believe it will end with joint replacement surgery, but that’s not always the case.

When is the best time to have a knee replacement?

You may be wondering when is the best time of year to have knee replacement surgery. Many patients ask this question when considering TKR and the consensus is that the spring and early fall are the best seasons.

Should you wrap your knee if it hurts?

Wrapping your knee with an elastic bandage can help alleviate knee pain and instability by providing external support to your knee joint. Wrapping your knee can be most beneficial if you have knee pain from osteoarthritis, which develops over time.

What is the best pain medicine for knee replacement?

Acetaminophen or paracetamol is considered the safest medication for treating knee pain. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen can provide fast relief from knee pain. However, NSAIDs should not be used within 24 hours after injuring the knee.

How can I manage pain after my total knee replacement surgery?

Rest. Our body repairs itself only when we are at rest.

Icing. It is also during this period where pain will be at its max.

Compression. Compression stockings are important as they help to create pressure and increase blood flow in order to prevent blood clots from forming.

Medicine.

How to manage your pain after knee replacement surgery?

Immediately after the operation. Doctors have made big advances in pain management after total knee replacement over the last 10 to 15 years due to advancements in using regional nerve

Managing swelling.

Pain medication.

Dealing with bruising.

Home treatments.

Physical therapy.

Follow your exercises.

Takeaway.