August 18, 2010
Is knee replacement a best solution for Rheumatoid arthritis ?
Category: Rheumatoid & Inflammatory Arthritis
I am 56 yrs old and have Rheumatoid arthritis for about 10 yrs now, i had my right knee replaced recently. My arm joints and other joints are paining . Should i proceed with the other knee and if so how much time should i give before operating the other one ? that is should i take 3 months break before performing the other?? should i perform some exercises?
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August 18th, 2010 at 8:58 am
A friend of mine’s nephew’s wife just had that done. She went home and is tended by her husband instead of a nursing home for a while. He is helping her do exercises for it. You need some kind of Rehab.
August 18th, 2010 at 9:49 am
I agree that you need some rehab for your knee. I am taking a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement and it has helped my knees tremendously. I used to have to take glucosimine and chroitin. Go to the link below and read the testimonials.
August 18th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Umm, usually the decision to replace a joint is with the orthopedic surgeon. That is based on ‘if’ you need the second knee replaced, how you got on with your first knee replacement and how your RA is progressing, or if they have it under control. After the knee replacement you should have seen a Physiotherapist who would start to get you to use the new knee and then show you how to gain the range of motions. I am a bit lost with this question, as this knee replacement routine, physiotherapy before surgery, then surgery, then more physiotherapy is the norm. Best of Luck