Irma Said:

Can a person with a complete knee fusion no kneecap have total knee replacement surgery?

We Answered:

Sadly, I don't think it is possible. Check here.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Orthopedics…

Lewis Said:

Strengthening muscles after total knee replacement revision?

We Answered:

Ask the physical therapist to give her some exercises to do at home they should have already done that. There are a lot of things she can do but a therapist has to ok it first, so she doesn't make it worse.

Mathew Said:

Options besides knee replace surgery for osterarthtis behind kneecap?

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this is personal advice, not medical advice

i hope you do find someone with personal knowledge to help you. however, personally i believe your best bet is to consult a number of physicians.

there was a book published by a psychologist called Coping with Osteoarthritis : A Practical Guide to Understanding and Living with Osteorarthritis, by robert phillips (1998). that may be of SOME help anyway

but you are not alone! OA affects nearly 21 million people in the United States, accounting for 25% of visits to primary care physicians, and half of all NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) prescriptions.

so talk with a few physicians familiar with arthritis in the knees, and see what they have to say. consider purchasing the book, and hopefully someone with personal experience may provide you with more information

Mattie Said:

This is a question of post knee surgery, but due to the complexity of the problem, please refer to details.?

We Answered:

Look up Doctor Fungus for info and check out Sciencedaily.com
Good info, you might check with a Holistic Doctor they take newer approaches. The old health system is stale, this is the
way they are taut. Good Luck.

Lena Said:

Government: should health migrants be given non essential surgery on our NHS?

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I know, it is totally ridiculous, but thats what you get if you vote labour. They are spineless, and I as a 14 year old will suffer financially in the future because too much money has been invested in the NHS, and not enough money in training people properly and I dont mean to be rude, but since we are i na bit of a state ourselves our money should come back to us!

Ruben Said:

Options besides knee replace surgery for osterarthtis behind kneecap?

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Partial knee replacement, also called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,' is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Traditionally, patients have undergone total knee replacement for severe arthritis of the knee joint. In a total knee replacement, all cartilage is removed from the knee joint, and a metal and plastic implant is substituted.

The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it entails a smaller incision and faster recovery than traditional total joint replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee replacement' and 'minimally invasive knee surgery,' removes only the most damaged areas of cartilage, and replaces these surfaces.

The minimally invasive partial knee replacement is indicated in patients who have severe arthritis of the knee that have failed conservative treatments may consider this procedure. Conservative measures may include, but are not limited to, medications (such as Advil, Naprosyn, Celebrex, and Vioxx), cortisone injections, strengthening exercises, and weight loss. If these treatments are not adequate, and you as a patient are not satisfied, then surgical procedures may be considered.

Most patients who seek surgical management have arthritis that is too advanced for the minimally invasive partial knee replacement procedure. Because surgical treatment is considered a 'last-resort' by most patients, by the time surgery is necessary, their arthritis is too advanced to consider this minimally invasive procedure. If partial knee replacement is done in a patient who is a poor candidate, failure rates can be high, and conversion to a traditional total knee surgery may be more difficult.