Knee Joint Replacement Surgery

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This digital document is a journal article from Social Science & Medicine, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This study explores patients’ personal meanings of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and total knee replacement (TKR). Personal meanings are important because decisions regarding the need for TKR do not seem to be explained by symptoms alone. A total of 18 semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of respondents who were listed for TKR at one UK specialist orthopaedic hospital, and who had lower than average disease burden according to standard quantitative criteria. Data were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Several themes related to need for TKR emerged: adoption of the medical model, a person’s social network, pain, functional loss, feelings of vulnerability, dependency, low mood and fatigue, ideas related to disease progression and expectations of TKR. Results suggest that the decision to undergo TKR is not related to symptoms alone, but to personal meanings. Some of these personal meanings may not be useful in accurately assessing the need for TKR, and may result in mis-targeting of treatment. It is important for health professionals to explore and tackle personal meanings when considering treatment. In particular, it may be important to consider gender differences that may influence when men and women are listed for TKR. For example: women may be less likely to discuss treatment options with their doctor; they may be more likely to have heard negative examples of TKR from friends or family; they may be more likely to discuss pain and mobility issues than activities requiring higher function; and they may be more likely to discuss the effect on their mood and the emotional impact of OA.

Personal meanings in the construction of need for total knee replacement surgery

a year ago had total knee replacement ever since my joints ache i have been going to the chiropracter and notice ligament/cartlidge is deteroating

www.dynasplint.com – In this Dynasplint review, Marlin shares her story of how Dynasplint helped her get moving again with ease following a total knee replacement. Marlin regains her knee extension, but not her flexion or “bend.”

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I just wondered if there is a specific criteria for how long one should wait to drive after knee replacement surgery.

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The team physician for the New York Knicks tells readers everything they need to know about the body’s most vulnerable joint–the knee–and provides invaluable advice on how to prevent, recognize, and treat knee injuries. 15 line drawings.

Dr. Scott’s Knee Book: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Knee Problems Including Torn Cartilage, Ligament Damage, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Total Knee Replacement

Video of a minimally invasive computer assisted total knee replacement. The procedure involves resurfacing the ends of the bones by making a small incision through which physicians place an implant that prevents bones from rubbing against each other. Because the minimally invasive procedure cuts less or no muscle, it gives the patient the potential for the fastest possible recovery. This is a replay of a live webcast originally aired on 4/18/07.

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Knee Exercises For Bad Knees

This book covers several topics including:

- Exercises After Knee Arthroscopy
- Cardio Exercises For Bad Knees
- Exercises For Knee Pain
- Exercises To Strengthen Knee Muscles
- Arthritic Knee Exercises

and so much more!

Knee Exercises For Bad Knees

I had a total right knee replacement done almost four months ago. I do not regret the surgery. I have returned back to work going on 4 weeks now. My job is physical. I have done the exercises that are required and feel stronger everyday. I lost almost 20lbs while in recovery. I want to continue the weight loss, and suggestions on other exercises i can add with out doing damage to my new knee. I am ready to work out more but my knee is still stiff at times.

a year ago had total knee replacement ever since my joints ache i have been going to the chiropracter and notice ligament/cartlidge is deteroating