Is It Time to Talk to Your Doctor about Knee Replacement?

If you answer yes to any of the questions below, it may be time to speak with your orthopaedic surgeon about knee replacement surgery.

• Does your knee hurt one or more days per week?
• Does the pain interfere with your sleep?
• Is it painful for you to walk more than a block?
• Are pain medications no longer working?
• Is knee pain limiting your participation in activities?
• Has inactivity from knee pain caused you to gain weight?
• Can you limit activities for a few months to recover from surgery?
• Are you willing to commit to work hard during rehabilitation for a successful recovery?

Discuss your answers with your orthopaedic surgeon to learn more about your treatment options.

Last Updated: 05/03/2007