Knee Preservation vs. Knee Replacement
In knee preservation, we employ both nonsurgical and
surgical therapies to restore or protect the tissues in your knee. A knee
replacement involves removing all or part of the knee joint and replacing it
with prosthetic pieces.
Some individuals may be able to avoid knee replacement
surgery by undergoing preservation therapy. Our doctors often advocate knee
preservation for adolescents younger than 50.
We avoid joint replacements in younger patients if
feasible since they only last 10 to 20 years. We prefer to reserve knee
replacements for patients over the age of 50 who have little to no cartilage
left in their knee.
The goal of knee preservation is to cure particular
diseases or issues in the knee so that patients have less pain and may resume
their active lifestyle with their native knee. This is particularly true for
younger and more active patients for whom a knee replacement is not appropriate.
Who may benefit from knee preservation techniques?
Our goal is to address these underlying knee disorders so
that our patients may return to active lifestyles.
Knee joint preservation is indicated for the following reasons:
- Cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis.
- Meniscus Tears
- Rupture of the cruciate ligament.
- Runners' Knee
- Jumpers' Knee
- Leg misalignment (valgus or varus).
When Should I See a Doctor for Knee Pain?
If you've had a catastrophic knee injury, such as a twist or
tumble while playing sports, consult a knee specialist for treatment.
If you have knee discomfort that lasts two to three weeks worsens, interferes
with your activities, or causes your knee to not function correctly, it may be
time to see a specialist.
KNEE PROTECTION OPTIONS
To preserve your knee, our doctors may employ either
nonsurgical or surgical therapies. The appropriate therapy relies on criteria
such as the quantity of cartilage loss, kind of knee injury, age, health, and
activity level.
Knee Preservation
Our team of professionals assists patients with chronic knee pain in finding
relief. Medical therapy and new techniques improve your quality of life and may
prevent the need for joint replacement surgery.
There is hope if discomfort from a knee injury or a structural knee condition is
preventing you from participating in sports, enjoying activities, or going about
your everyday life.
Knee Preservation vs. Knee Replacement
In knee preservation, we employ both nonsurgical and surgical therapies to
restore or protect the tissues in your knee. A knee replacement involves
removing all or part of the knee joint and replacing it with prosthetic pieces.
Some individuals may be able to avoid knee replacement
surgery by undergoing preservation therapy. Our doctors often advocate knee
preservation for adolescents younger than 50 .
We avoid joint replacements in younger patients if feasible since they only last
10 to 20 years. We prefer to reserve knee replacements for patients over the age
of 50 who have little to no cartilage left in their knee.
The goal of knee preservation is to cure particular
diseases or issues in the knee so that patients have less pain and may resume
their active lifestyle with their native knee. This is particularly true for
younger and more active patients for whom a knee replacement is not appropriate.
Who may benefit from knee preservation techniques?
Knee preservation procedures address issues such as
inflammation, cartilage abnormalities, meniscus tears, and knee misalignment
caused by degeneration or injury.
Our goal is to address these underlying knee disorders so that our patients may
return to active lifestyles.
Knee joint preservation is indicated for the following reasons:
- Cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis.
- Meniscus Tears
- Rupture of the cruciate ligament.
- Runners' Knee
- Jumpers' Knee
- Leg misalignment (valgus or varus).
When Should I See a Doctor for Knee Pain?
If you've had a catastrophic knee injury, such as a twist or
tumble while playing sports, consult a knee specialist for treatment.
If you have knee discomfort that lasts two to three weeks or worsens, interferes
with your activities, or causes your knee to not function correctly, it may be
time to see a specialist.
KNEE PROTECTION OPTIONS
To preserve your knee, our doctors may employ either
nonsurgical or surgical therapies. The appropriate therapy relies on criteria
such as the quantity of cartilage loss, kind of knee injury, age, health, and
activity level.
Non-Surgical Knee Preservation
Depending on the severity of your knee injury, our
specialists may recommend nonsurgical therapies. Possible treatment options
include -
- physical therapy
- avoiding pain-causing activities,
- wearing a cast or brace for specific activities.
Knee Preservation Surgery
Patients under the age of 50 may be appropriate candidates
for knee cartilage repair operations. These therapies try to rebuild your knee's
cartilage using your own or donor tissue.
Other Options are -
Ligament repair or reconstruction- An
orthopedic surgeon may repair or restore a damaged ligament during surgery.
Younger individuals with cartilage loss frequently get ligament injuries. If you
have ruptured your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you may need to have it
repaired.
Osteotomy realigns bones to relieve
strain on damaged knees. You may undergo an osteotomy alone or in conjunction
with a cartilage repair operation.
Partial knee replacement: Your orthopedic
surgeon will replace the damaged section of your knee. Patients under the age of
60 may undergo a partial knee replacement to delay or avoid a total knee
replacement.
How Well Does Knee Preservation Work?
Knee preservation therapy can help many patients delay or
eliminate a Knee ReplacementPreservation therapies relieve pain, enhance
function, and allow you to remain active as you age.
It is critical to recognize that the effectiveness of knee preservation
therapies is dependent on how strictly you adhere to your doctor's post-care
guidelines. You may need to modify your activities, in the long run, to maintain
your knee healthily and prevent future cartilage loss.
For example, a runner may need to reduce the number and duration of their runs.
They may eventually need to move to joint-friendly sports like bicycling or
swimming.