Signs You May Need Knee Replacement Surgery

If you are experiencing pain or having trouble in moving then a knee replacement surgery is the best option for you.

Let’s have a look at the 6 signs which indicate that you need a knee replacement surgery:

Severe Pain That Hampers Everyday Activities:

There is a possibility that the older patients might be suffering from osteoarthritis, which limits them from performing daily activities and therefore these people are confined to their homes. Arthritis is the common cause of severe knee pain & disability, unfortunately arthritis is a chronic degenerative condition which most definitely needs a surgeon's attention.

Moderate or Severe Pain While Resting, Day or Night:

This is a symptom that you might experience while sleeping or resting. You may suddenly get up from your sleep at night & this might seriously impact the quality of your life. A disturbed sleep also means a distressed mind which is obviously very bad for your overall health & well-being.

Non-Surgical Options No Longer Helpful:

Your doctor have suggested some non-surgical methods for you in the form of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medicines, but still you are not able to recover from your severe knee pain so then knee replacement surgery is the best option for you.

Knee Stiffness: Inability to Bend or Straighten Your Knee:

Knee stiffness is one of the most common sign of a troubled knee which indirectly indicates that you most definitely need to go inside an operation theater for a surgery. Knee stiffness usually happens to people who have crossed a certain age limit, let's say people above 45 yrs are most likely to have a stiffness problem.

Knee Deformity:

A deformity of the knee that hasn't been treated for a very long time can cause trouble to the rest of the body & you need to immediately consult your Knee Surgeon, get all your tests done & go for the surgery.

Chronic inflammation & Swelling:

A chronic inflated knee which doesn't improve with rest & medication definitely needs to go under the surgeon's knife.