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Knee
Preparing for your first visit
Choosing a surgeon is an important first step in seeking relief from your pain. Thereafter, the success of your treatment depends in large part on how well you use your time with your surgeon. Here are some tips to make the most of every visit:
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This document includes a Q&A of popular questions regarding Knee Replacement. It Also includes help with the following:
- Choosing a surgeon
- Preparing for your first visit
- Preparing your home
- Pre-surgery information
Post Surgery
Rehabilitation after your surgery plays an extremely important role in making your knee replacement a success. Here are some simple guidelines you can follow to help with your rehabilitation.
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Medications are one of the first steps in the treatment of knee painpainAn unpleasant sensation associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibe.... These medications fall into three general classes of drugs:
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDsNSAIDsA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen.) to help reduce tissuetissueA collection of similar cells and the intercellular substances surrounding them. pain and swelling
- Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) that assist in slowing the progress of certain kinds of inflammatory arthritisarthritisJoint inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritisrheumatoid arthritisGeneralized inflammatory joint disease.
- Corticosteroid medications which are prescribed in more severe cases where the patient no longer responds to NSAIDsNSAIDsA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen.. These may be taken orally or injected directly into the knee jointjointThe junction or articulation of two or more bones that permits varying degrees of motion between the bones.
Certain dietary supplements have shown some benefits similar to anti-inflammatory drugs, but with much lower risk of side effects. Patients should consult with their doctors to see whether they are appropriate for their particular condition.
understanding knee anatomy
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