Knee replacement surgery rates are on the rise, with the close of this decade marking a 44% increase over the decade previously. This is in part due to the aging of a large population (the Baby Boomers), but also because adults are staying active longer than ever, and wear and tear on joints leads to complications like osteoarthritis of the knees. Fortunately, advances in medicine have created some impressive alternatives to going under the knife for a replacement. Why should you delay surgery, and what are some alternatives for treating chronic or acute knee pain?
If you’ve been told that surgery is your only option for knee pain relief, you owe it to yourself to consider alternatives first. More than 680,000 people in the United States have total knee replacements annually, but a 2014 study determined that in as many as 34% of cases, the surgeries were deemed unnecessary for the patients. There are also a number of other factors to consider:
Advances in medicine have contributed to incredible methods of treatment that alleviate the symptoms of knee pain and irritation at the source of the problem, without the need to undergo surgery and all its associated risks.
When it comes to chronic or acute knee pain, it can feel like your options for relief are limited, especially when more conservative treatment methods like therapy haven’t been effective. HealthStar Clinic has an incredible team of medical professionals to make sure your treatment plan is comprehensive and effective, and with the most advanced methodologies available. We’re focused on getting you back to your active lifestyle without the need for surgery. Contact us today to learn more about your options!
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