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I have suffered from knee pain for many years. My doctors told me that I have degenerative arthritis of the knee, but it is not bad enough to warrant a knee replacement. They have suggested glucosamine or hyaluronic acid injections, or , failing that, PRP.
Are these wise advise?
Are these wise advise?
Is medial abrasion syndrome a new term? How is it related to degenerative arthritis of the knee?
What are conservative treatments for medial abrasion syndrome? Can they cure knee OA?
There is an arthroscopic surgery (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure, ACRFP) under the KHPO, and there is also an arthroscopic surgery under the traditional orthopaedic treatment. How are they different?
Can all orthopaedic surgeons perform the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)?
If my doctor recommend arthroscopic surgery for my degenerative osteoarthitis of the knee, how can I tell whether he is capable of performing the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)?
How long do I need to be hospitalized after the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)? How soon can I get off the bed and walk? How long do I need to recover before I can return to work?
Can both knees receive the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure) at the same time?
How do I care for myself after receiving the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)?
How long can my knee last after receiving ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure) before I have to have a knee replacement?
Is it advisable to postpone the surgery for six to 12 months because of my job situation?
Do I need to be followed up regularly before I receive the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure) to monitor whether or not my knee is deteriorating? How frequently should be be checked?
My X-rays show deterioration, the pains only come and go, and I do not think that my knee problem is not very severe. Do I need the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)?
Can I care for myself during the hospital stay after my ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)? Do I need my family to accompany me? When I am discharged after the surgery, can I take public transportation home, two hours away?
Can I go to a hospital or clinic near my home to have my sutures removed?
After the ACRFP, do I still need to receive hyaluronic acid injections or PRP?
I have already received an artificial knee, but my knee still hurts and I am not more mobile than before. Can I still receive ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure)?
I received an arthroscopic surgery to repair an injury to my meniscal tears. Can I still be evaluated for or treated under the Knee Health Promotion Options, KHPO?
Is the Knee Health Promotion Options, KHPO, suitable for rheumatoid arthritis?
Can any physician at the Center for the Promotion of Knee Health conduct treatments under the Knee Health Promotion Options, KHPO? How can I receive an evaluation under the the Knee Health Promotion Options, KHPO?
Can the ACRFP (arthroscopic cartilage regeneration facilitating procedure) be used to treat conditions of the hip or the shoulder?