Posted on Jun 24, 2021 11:05:00 AM
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Orthopedics
This article is part of the Ultimate Guide to Knee Replacement from Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Sitting on the sidelines while the rest of your family enjoys a day at the park ... skipping a vacation because you fear you wouldn’t be able to keep up ... Avoiding friends because you don’t want anyone to see how slowly you move ...
Chronic knee pain can keep you from doing the things you want to do, but it doesn’t have to. If you’ve exhausted nonsurgical treatments and feel helpless, it might be time to look into knee replacement surgery as a treatment.
It’s natural to have some apprehension about surgery—even if the doctor you trust has reviewed your progress and recommended it as the best next step. Keep reading to find out how to know if it’s the right time to consider knee surgery more seriously and what might happen if you wait too long.
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