Hip replacement, knee replacement info

[Pompal 09.]

Yes, light energy MFR or other techique can be wonderful post surgically. Direction of energy type only for at least the first 2 months. Direct work can be done gently above and below the site sooner. As for the upcoming hip and kne, get as much work done to release the fascia/muscle. For the hip and knee, balance the pelvis, release the psoas. For the knee, spend a lot of time releasing the quads and patella. Very often someone who has had a hip or knee replaced still experiences the pain that they had prior to the surgery. If nothing is done to release or stretch/balance the offending tissue, the problem remains after surgical correction. I treat a lot of folks in this category, but you can still help them. Better yet, get them before the need for surgery is imminent and you can often delay (or even eliminate) the surgery.

 

[lpdunit107]

knee replacement

Having been told that I need a total knee replacement I am now in a place to consider when to have it done. Some doctors think knee replacement should be delayed as long as possible. But some doctors think it should be done before problems begin occuring with the other knee. What kind of work can be done to prolong the delay of surgery? What are your thoughts on earlier surgery saving the other knee?

 

[P4wn4g3]

As a physical therapist, I have worked in many other settings, besides my current one. I did home care PT for years, and I saw many people who wished that they had not waited so long. They stated this not only because they felt that they could heve been more functional and with less pain for many years while they "endured" the wait until their knee was truly shot, but also due to the secondary effects placed on their other knee and the rest of their body.

 

[aaahyeaaa]

Very interesting discussion here! I'm hoping Walt will answer this one for me. The daughter of a friend has been
diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter's. She's just turned 12, so this seems to have been caused by an adolescent growth spurt. Just wanted to know what form of treatment everyone feels is best to improve this condition?

The doctor has given her a knee brace & other than that said there's no treatment, other than avoiding running, &
any physical strain on the leg. Needless to say, I'm sure many of you will have some other opinions to add!