Considering a Total Knee Replacement? Discover Effective Ways to Delay Surgery and Improve Joint Health
If you or a loved one is dealing with chronic knee pain and are considering Total Knee Replacement (TKR), there are several steps you can take to manage symptoms, reduce discomfort, and even delay surgery.
Here are 8 proven strategies to protect your knees and enhance mobility:
1. Time-Restricted Eating
What to Do: Finish your last meal by 7 PM and avoid high-calorie foods.
Benefits: Promotes weight loss, reduces pressure on knee joints.
Visible Results: Typically seen within 2 months.
2. Stay Hydrated
What to Do: Drink at least 2 liters of fluids daily—opt for water, buttermilk, or tender coconut water.
Benefits: Keeps muscles functioning efficiently and prevents cramps.
Visible Results: Often noticed in 2 weeks.
3. Bedside Joint Exercises
What to Do: Perform gentle exercises involving the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles while seated or lying down.
Benefits: Improves joint flexibility and strengthens supporting muscles, helping relieve pain.
4. Modify Daily Activities
What to Do:
Avoid sitting or standing in one position for too long.
Take a break every 20 minutes—stand if seated, or sit briefly if standing.
Use a repeat timer app to develop this habit.
Benefits: Reduces stiffness, joint stress, and fatigue.
5. Nutritional Supplements
What to Do: Take recommended supplements such as vitamin D, Calcium, and joint-strengthening compounds (as advised by a healthcare provider).
Benefits: Supports bone density and joint health, especially in aging adults.
6. Physiotherapy Treatments
What to Do: Consider therapies like Interferential Therapy (IFT) or Ultrasound therapy.
Benefits: Offers temporary pain relief and improves circulation in the affected area.
7. Use OA Knee Braces
What to Do: Wear a specialised knee hinge brace with support on the arthritic side.
Benefits: Offloads stress from the affected joint and reduces pain while walking.
8. Intra-Articular Injections
What to Do:
Use steroid injections for inflammatory arthritis.
Opt for Sodium Hyaluronate injections for osteoarthritis (after medical consultation).
Benefits: Can provide symptom relief and postpone surgical intervention.
When Is Total Knee Replacement Necessary?
If the following symptoms persist despite conservative treatments:
You rely on daily painkillers.
Knee pain affects your sleep.
Your mobility is severely restricted (difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or managing household activities).
It may be time to consider Total Knee Replacement surgery for long-term relief.
Meet Your Trusted Orthopaedic Surgeon: Dr. Praveen S Battepati
With over 20 years of orthopaedic experience, including 14 years at HOSMAT Hospital, Dr. Praveen specializes in:
Primary & Revision Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Primary & Revision Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Fracture Fixation Surgeries
Sports Injury Management
Osteoporosis Treatment
Joint, Bone, and Muscle Pain Management
At Prapoorna Ortho Consult, we offer evidence-based, patient-centric treatments—ranging from lifestyle changes and medication to advanced surgical care.
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Living
Book a consultation with Dr. Praveen S Battepati and get expert guidance on the best treatment plan for your knee condition.
Your journey to better mobility and a pain-free life starts today.
