Knee - Arthritis
Knee: Overview | Arthritis | Injury and Pain
In end stage arthritis total knee replacement is the treatment of choice, long-term results show that on average a replacement will last in the order of 10-15 years. With current techniques and post-operative rehabilitation protocols, many patients simply spend in the order of 2-4 days in hospital following a total knee replacement. In most cases when a joint replacement has become worn, modern techniques allow good results from revisional knee surgery.
However, many patients with arthritis do not require a total joint replacement. In early arthritis arthroscopic surgery (keyhole) will often give good pain relief and allow a return to normal activities with minimal disruption to the working life.
At times either before or after keyhole surgery injections such as steroids or hyalgans can be given safely, in the out-patient clinic, which through relieving pain allow a return towards normal activities. These treatments should be viewed as holding manoeuvres and with time, more aggressive treatments may become necessary.
In some patients where arthritis does not involve the whole knee, then either partial knee replacements or kneecap replacement surgery should be considered. At times, some patients may be suitable to have the bones of the leg re-aligned rather than undergoing partial joint replacement surgery.
As with all medical conditions you should discuss this with your GP who will be able to offer initial advice.
Contact:
For further information please contact our Practice Manager on 0161 728 5994, 0161 793 7056 or use our on-line enquiry form. Alternatively, you may book an appointment with Mr Maxwell at the Oaklands Hospital. |
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