Evaluate Your Knee Pain
| Watch the video to understand deciding factors when considering knee replacement, then answer the questions to the left to evaluate your pain |
Step One: Answer Eight, Then Evaluate
In order to consider the options for treating your knee pain, you must first evaluate your situation. Answer these eight simple questions to find out if you should talk to your doctor about knee replacement surgery.
- Does your knee hurt one or more days per week?___Yes___No
- Does the pain interfere with your sleep? ___Yes___No
- Is it painful for you to walk more than a block? ___Yes ___No
- Are pain medications no longer working? ___Yes___No
- Is knee pain limiting your participation in activities? ___Yes___No
- Has inactivity from knee pain caused you to gain weight? ___Yes___No
- Can you limit activities for a few months to recover from surgery? ___Yes___No
- Are you willing to commit to work hard during rehabilitation for a successful recovery? ___Yes___No
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it may be time to speak with your orthopaedic surgeon about knee replacement surgery.
Step Two: Check Your Mobility
The osteoarthritis (OA) in your knees may have affected your ability to move freely more than you realize. To check your mobility, try the movements below that demonstrate everyday activities. Pay close attention to how easy or difficult they are for you today compared to a time before you had OA.
If you have difficulty performing any of the movements below, it may be time to speak with your doctor about your knee pain treatment options.
Step Three: Take the Pain & Mobility Assessment
Find out how knee pain may be affecting your daily life.