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5 Signs It May Be Time for Knee Replacement Surgery

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knee replacement surgeryIn most cases, the choice to have knee replacement surgery is not made on a whim. Usually, a gradual worsening of knee pain and stiffness has already occurred over the course of several months or even years. If your knee discomfort has become intolerable, here are five signs that it may be time to consider knee surgery.

5 Reasons to Consider a Knee Replacement

You Have Severe Arthritis

If your knee joint is deteriorating from severe arthritis, you might want to consider knee replacement surgery. There are several types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, traumatic arthritis (injury-related), and avascular necrosis, which happens when the knee does not get an adequate supply of blood.

Your Knees Are Constantly in Pain

Debilitating knee pain may indicate that the strain on the knee joint is becoming worse. Avoid ignoring knee discomfort that worsens over time or occurs often, particularly if it lasts more than a few weeks, prevents you from sleeping, or does not react to prescription medications.

You Are Struggling to Keep Up With Daily Activities

You should consider seeking long-term knee treatment or surgery if your pain is enough to keep you from completing regular tasks or taking care of yourself. Pay particular attention whenever you’re sitting, standing, or climbing stairs—medical intervention may be necessary if you are unable to complete these activities without discomfort, stiffness, or needing assistance.

Your Knees Are Keeping You From Doing the Things You Love

Your knees should not be so bad that they keep you from spending time with the people you care about or enjoying simple hobbies, such as taking walks in nature. Whatever your interests or passions may be, whether it’s cooking or hiking, knee discomfort should not be a reason for you to give up a life worth living.

Nonsurgical Treatments No Longer Work

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intra-articular steroid injections, and viscosupplementation are all examples of conservative treatments that may alleviate pain and restore function in the early stages of knee disease.

However, if the arthritic process worsens over time, patients will have worsening pain and diminished function that cannot be treated with conservative methods alone. A complete knee replacement should be carefully considered at this stage.

Schedule a Consultation for Knee Replacement Surgery in Pinehurst, NC

For more information about knee replacement surgery in Pinehurst, NC, or to see if you’re a good candidate for this procedure, schedule an appointment with Dr. Moore at the Pinehurst Surgical Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Center today by calling (910) 295-0224.

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3 Ways to Prevent Boating Accidents This Summer

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If you and your family like to spend a lot of time out on Jordan Lake, then you must be excited that summer is finally here. Although Dr. John Moore likes boating just as much as the next person, he wants all of our patients to be as safe as possible while out on the water. With some patines coming in for treatment after a boating accident, he thought it would be a good idea to list some ways to avoid injury. But how?

Watch the Rope

Whether wakeboarding, tubing, or water skiing is your poison, be careful of that rope. If your wrist, ankle, or arm gets wrapped around the rope, it cannot only put you at risk of getting injured, but it can also pull a muscle, tear a ligament, or break a bone. Make sure that you are only using a straight rope, that doesn’t have kinks, and is new; that way, you can prevent it from getting tangled around you.

Keep Your Knees Bent

If you want to get even better at water skiing or wakeboarding this year, keep your knees bent. If you want to avoid getting a knee injury this summer while doing these sports, then keep your knees bent. Bent knees won’t just help stabilize you, but they will do prevent you from placing too much of a strain on joints and getting injured.

Take Breaks

If you have sore joints or if you just recovered from an injury that we saw you for, don’t be afraid to take some breaks while out on the lake. With so many beautiful summer day ahead, there’s no need to get burned out on the first day out of the water. Giving yourself a little bit of time to relax and breathe, will help you avoid getting injured.

North Carolina boating is one of the things that we do best. To make sure that you can get injured out on the lake this summer, use the tips listed in this article. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact our Pinehurst office at 910.295.0224.

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37 Years of Dedication

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Dr Moore’s nurse Debbie is retiring after 37 years of dedication to Pinehurst Surgical Clinic.  Debbie has given so much to Dr Moore’s clinic, she has been team mom and always has great adventure stories.  We are so happy to have been apart of her journey and wish her much happiness as she spends time with her husband, children, and grandchildren in her retirement.