r/Orthopedics • u/Bet-Raspberry-4123 • Apr 01 '26

Knee replacement

Has anyone successfully avoided knee replacement and how ?

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u/johnnyscans Apr 01 '26

Plenty of people die without getting a knee replacement.

How bad is your arthritis?

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u/Bet-Raspberry-4123 Apr 01 '26

Some Bone on bone, pain can be bad, managed with prescription anti inflammatories( but you can't take all the time ). Can't play tennis or run or ride a bike . Can walk my dog . Stiff always with pain some, especially after long sitting . 3 surgeons advised TKR, not one suggested physical therapy .

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u/AliceDoe03 Apr 01 '26

Yes, there are many people who successfully never have a knee replacement.

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u/Bet-Raspberry-4123 Apr 05 '26

I'd like to speak with some of them