Some are starting to question the number of knee replacements. They say around 1/3 of them maybe unnecessary. It should be an option but like with any surgery is it the only option.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-doctors-performing-too-many-unnecessary-knee-replacement-surgeries/
I was reading on hip problems and replacements and the author said the term bad hip is over used. If nothing else it should be a weak hip because the wear in the hip comes from over use and/or weak muscles, tendons & ligaments associated with the hips. When those tissues become weak there less control and stability which puts even more stress on the hip joint causing excessive wear. I can see the same thing with the knees. After doing knee rehab excerises year round after I finished knee surgery and rehab my knees work and feel better know than before an injury. And I worked out prior to injury. Like many things you have to work at it/on it. The easiER fix of surgery or pill isn't always the answer.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-doctors-performing-too-many-unnecessary-knee-replacement-surgeries/
I was reading on hip problems and replacements and the author said the term bad hip is over used. If nothing else it should be a weak hip because the wear in the hip comes from over use and/or weak muscles, tendons & ligaments associated with the hips. When those tissues become weak there less control and stability which puts even more stress on the hip joint causing excessive wear. I can see the same thing with the knees. After doing knee rehab excerises year round after I finished knee surgery and rehab my knees work and feel better know than before an injury. And I worked out prior to injury. Like many things you have to work at it/on it. The easiER fix of surgery or pill isn't always the answer.
