Perth Knee Replacement

How long will a knee last? There is no set formula but if you start a and program and if needed you will improve pain and function.

Knee replacement can be a good option when conservative measures are no longer working and your ‘world is shrinking’ it is about balancing the risks of surgery with the benefits

Case from today - 77 years old, runs 30 minutes per day on treadmill, does 14000 steps per day, minimal pain

Advised to get a knee replacement as he was ‘bone on bone’

Treat the patient not the X-ray, highly likely this chap is going to keep smashing his exercise out for many years to come….Also highlights the fact that arthritic knees LIKE exercise , less pain and better function

Thanks to the patient for consenting to share this story,

Osteoarthritis Education rolls on this time thanks to .health great to talk with GLAD physio

Knee OA = Diet & Exercise & Repeat!

a great weekend trip with the family for some fresh produce and coffee,

Knee Arthritis Education collaborating with

Education, diet and exercise and the appropriate role for surgery

dm if your a physio and want to collaborate on the next session

Full text available via below link

https://www.oarsijournal.com/article/S1063-4584(18)31221-4/fulltext

Last Broome clinic for the year,

Happy Friday!

Great to do a 4 point evening for the RACGP talking about diet / exercise & knee osteoarthritis, thanks to Professor Grant Brinkworth and Dr Ross Radic for joining the panel!

Knee pain and trying to lose a little weight? 6% weight loss over 12 weeks following the CSIRO diet is a good start.

* Please see you GP / Dietitian to supervise your weight loss program *

* K N E E Replacement *

Patients should trial an exercise and dietary program first. For ongoing moderate to severe pain and loss of function, knee replacement can be a good option.

How long does it last??

After 17 years , 91 percent of knee replacements are still working well. This rate is higher in older patients and lower in younger ones.

@ Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre

S W I P E for contemporary knee arthritis treatment in 2020....

An exercise plus weight loss program should form the basis of treatment for all patients. Then as needed additional treatment can be added going up the pyramid.

KNEES are for exploring.
Looking forward to another when the travel restrictions are lifted!