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My Knee Replacement

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Brenda Ross is used to being on the go. A former middle school track runner and water skier, the 54-year-old retired schoolteacher from Cypress, Texas started having excruciating pain in her knees in 2003. Activities Brenda once took for granted, like walking down a hall, became difficult.

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Houston’s Knee Doc
Dr. David Edelstein
Top 5 Tips for Knee Health
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Dr. David Edelstein, knee specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, is Board Certified in orthopedic surgery and has completed specialty fellowship training in arthritis and total joint replacement at The University of Southern California and affiliated hospitals in Los Angeles.

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  1. Always warm up before doing any kind of physical activity.

  2. Wear shoes that fit properly, especially when running.

  3. Avoid sudden changes in the intensity of activity. During workouts, always increase the force and duration of activity gradually.

  4. Strengthen your hamstring and quadriceps, which are muscles that work together to bend or straighten the leg. Strengthening both muscles through weights can better protect the leg against knee injuries.

  5. Talk to a knee specialist if you encounter any kind of pain that persists for more than several days, or recurs after particular activities.





How Common are Knee Problems and What Causes Them?

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 4.1 million seek medical care for knee pain every year. Some knee problems arise from wear and tear on certain parts of the knee, which occurs in osteoarthritis. Other problems are caused by injury, such as sudden knee strain that prevents the knee from moving beyond its normal range of motion.



When to See a Knee Specialist

For athletes and weekend warriors alike, knee pain can get in the way of enjoying life and should never be ignored. If left untreated, knee pain that starts as a nuisance can turn into serious injury down the road. When should you see a specialist?

Answer any of the following that apply


1. Has knee pain been keeping you from doing hobbies or tasks you used to enjoy? Yes    No   
2. Has a nagging knee injury sidelined you from a sport? Yes    No   
3. Does your knee hurt after playing sports, running or lifting a heavy object, but you aren't sure whether the pain is minor muscle strain or something more serious? Yes    No   
4. Is your knee’s range of motion not what it used to be? Yes    No   
5. Do you begin to develop swelling around the knee after activities? Yes    No   
6. Does your knee feel unstable or does it freeze up? Yes    No   
7. Have you suffered from knee pain for several days or several weeks and over-the-counter pain reliever is not working? Yes    No   

   
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