As the largest and most complex joint in the body, the knee is subject to many factors that can cause pain. Knee pain is common, resulting from daily use and short-term injuries, as well as long-term deterioration due to arthritic conditions.
Managing symptoms can last for years, resulting in an increasing impact on your abilities and activities. Conservative care can be effective, but in the face of progressive conditions, it may not be enough after a certain point.
The surgeons at Bahri Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, specialize in knee pain and joint replacement, making us the clear choice in northeastern Florida. If your current level of care has you on the sidelines more than you’d like, contact us for a consultation and review of your condition.
To help you know when to make the call, we’ve compiled four signs that you might need a joint replacement to escape the limitations of a failing knee.
You may have a knee pain routine that’s worked effectively in the past but that no longer keeps up with your symptoms. Common conservative care elements include:
You may still get relief from your personal program, but it may not be complete, or pain may return sooner than in the past. Pain that becomes harder to manage may be a sign that you’re ready for surgery.
No one likes the feeling that their knee may give out, nor the time it takes to gain flexibility after waking in the morning. Each of these could be a sign that a knee replacement may help improve your quality of life.
Your knee may be difficult to bend or straighten, or feel as if it might buckle. These are signs that joint surfaces and supporting tissues are no longer doing their jobs.
Pain has both physical and mental costs that can affect your quality of life. You may now have difficulty with such routine actions as:
When knee pain reduces your independence and involvement in life, it’s time to discuss joint replacement.
When your pain management routine no longer allows you to sleep soundly through the night, change becomes mandatory. Sleep is too important to your overall health and quality of life to suffer profoundly from uncontrolled pain.
The same is true when you’re no longer able to enjoy activities and hobbies that give your life meaning. There’s no reason to let knee pain become the center of your existence.
Don’t wait for knee pain to get worse. Contact Bahri Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic by calling 904-739-0050, or request your appointment online today.
