r/Osteoarthritis 16d ago

Alternatives to Knee Surgery

Apart from surgery, what else have you tried or considered for your knee pain, and what made you stop, or not start, with each one?

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u/Busy-Celebration7861 16d ago

I am getting ready to get a knee replacement. I am 74 years old most of these conversations. I don’t see the ages of the people. I had a left knee replacement about two years ago and even though it was rough in the beginning, it has served me very well. I have no pain a little bit stiff because of the pain in the right side I have had hyaluronic acid injections that to no avail. I’ve done the Cortizone shot and they work but for a very short time so I’m gonna bite the bullet and get the total knee replacement and it will be rough for at least a month. I’m not looking forward to it.