will severe osteoarthritis ok the knee require sugery as final alternative?

Answer 1

Yes, there is no way to stop osteo. it will progress and the joint will continue to degenerate. The surgery however can wait as long as you can. When you have had all you can take and getting around is unbearable then thats the time. In the mean time you can try anti-inflammatories, even cortisone injections may be helpful.

Answer 2

Most of the time unless you want to cope with the pain. Did you know that it is suspected that Fibromyalgia leads to Osteoarthritis. If you have pain and fatigue you might have this condition. Fibromyalgia can be reversed before it becomes Osteoarthritis, at which point it takes surgery to get rid of it. But it can keep it from getting worse.
My grandma on my mom's side and my grandpa on my dad's side both had both knees replace because of OA they are enjoying being able to use their knees again. My 84 year old grandpa rides his bike and bowls too again.
You can read more on my blog on 360 for info about the fibro, or contact me.
Good luck!!!

Answer 3

Surgery doesn't have to be the final answer. There are many alternative methods of dealing with it.
You can try the arthritis diet, acupuncture, knee wraps to take the pressure off the knee, actually staying off your feet as much as possible, making sure you have your weight under control, etc.
I used the arthritis diet and acupuncture and Chinese herbs and not only controlled mine but managed to get enough help that my condition improved.
I was ready for a wheelchair and now I tear around like a teenager. And I was diagnosed 24 years ago.
The arthritis diet took some getting used to but the difference in how I felt was almost immediate and when I cheated I could feel it immediately.
Good luck

Answer 4

1) Osteoarthritis

Multiple clinical trials have examined the use of oral chondroitin in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and other locations (spine, hips, finger joints). Most of these studies have reported significant benefits in terms of symptoms (such as pain), function (such as mobility), and reduced medication requirements (such as anti-inflammatories). Despite these weaknesses and potential for bias in the available results, the weight of scientific evidence points to a beneficial effect when chondroitin is used for 6-24 months. Longer-term effects are not clear. Preliminary studies of topical chondroitin have also been conducted.Chondroitin is frequently used with glucosamine. Glucosamine has independently been demonstrated to benefit patients with osteoarthritis (particularly of the knee). It remains unclear if there is added benefit of using these two agents together compared to using either alone. Doses of 200-400 milligrams twice to three times daily, or 800-1,200 milligrams once daily, have been used in studies. Higher doses (up to 2,000 milligrams) appear to have similar efficacy. In the treatment of osteoarthritis, full effects may take several weeks to occur.
2) Available evidence from randomized controlled trials supports the use of glucosamine sulfate in the treatment of osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee
The sites below would be a good site for you to read.

Answer 5

It would depend on several things, your age, bone deteriation, chances of success, and if your health insureance can will cover it.

If your in like early 70's surgery would likey be out of the question and wheelchair confinement it is.
If your knee is gone then they can replace it, but if the bones around your knee are severly deteriated then the only other option if they could do it would be steel rods.
If you have other heath issuses that would makes the chances of success slim to none than forget about it.
Even if insurace would not cover it if it is life threatening most hospitals will still operate.

Answer 6

I don't know where some get this "Wheel chair" stuff from and are ready to toss us old farts out the window with the bath water?

I've had surgery twelve times now and, yes, on my knees. I'm in my seventies and guess what, most that come into the orthopedic office are older people, who do you think gets this disease. It's an old people disease.

I've had my knees cartilage sewn and restitched, the tendons and bone scraped and my sister has had both knees replaced.

I have no other choice, younger people might if they take heed. There is alternative ideas out there now. Better medicine, better ways to counter act the disease where there was no known ideas before.

Talk to your doctor before it's to late, let him know your fears. He can give you pamphlets that tell you what to watch out for, ways to counter act this disease.

Answer 7

I suppose so, though I think most Dr.s would be very reluctant to do that surgery based on arthritis. It also depends upon your age. Knee replacements only last about 10 years or so.
I know a fellow who got an infection and the replacement failed. Final alternative is right.

Answer 8

We always thought the title was Eating Trifles.

Answer 9

I need this answer for myself. My knee hurts and swells all the time.