Total Knee Replacement Evaluation

The orthopedic evaluation consists of several components:

• Medical history - Your orthopedic surgeon will gather information about your general health and asks you about the extent of your knee pain and your ability to function
• Physical Exam – This will include an assessment of knee motion, stability, strength, and overall leg alignment
• X-rays – X-rays will determine the extent of damage and deformity in the knee

A Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) or a bone scan are rarely of help in patients who need a total joint.

Your orthopedic surgeon will review the results of your evaluation with you and discuss whether total knee replacement would be the best option to relieve pain and improve mobility. Other treatment options--including medications, injections, physical therapy, or other types of surgery--also will be discussed and considered.
Your orthopedic surgeon also will explain the potential risks and complications of total knee replacement, including those related to the surgery itself and those that can occur over time following surgery.

 

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