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Sally As a hostess in a restaurant and an active person who loved biking, tennis, walking, gardening and traveling, Sally found that her osteoarthritis (OA) had a negative impact on her life. Sally’s condition, which affected both knees, made it impossible for her to do most of the activities that she enjoyed. "I couldn’t even sleep at night because of the pain in my knees," she recalled. Learn more about Sally’s experience with knee osteoarthritis and joint replacement |
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Women with osteoarthritis of the knee wait longer than men before pursuing knee replacement surgery, according to a recent study. As a result of this delay, women may not experience the improvements that men do after surgery.
Never hesitate to ask your doctor questions when you don’t understand. The more you know, the better you will be able to manage your surgery.
When making decisions about your surgery, there are many things to consider. What type of procedure is right for you? How long will it take to recover? Talk with your doctor about the surgical options and any risks associated with the procedures.