• female
• 60 Years
• 14/08/2025

my mother-in-law suggested I might need a knee replacement but I'm not sure about the cost involved can you give me an idea of what to expect

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My mom is 63 and has severe knee pain in both knees. The doctor recommended knee replacement but she's worried because she's overweight at 80 kg and 5.1 feet tall. Is it safe for her to get the surgery? Also, what's the difference between robotic knee replacement and regular knee replacement? How long does recovery usually take?

Surgery can be done in overweight patients if diabetes is stable; robotic offers better precision, recovery is 4–6 weeks.

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I'm really worried about my wife. She recently had an X-ray of her lumbosacral spine, and they found she has sacralization of L5S1. Her back pain isnt constant, but when it does flare up, it's really intense and hard for her to handle. What kind of treatment would you recommend for something like this?

For your wife's sacralization of L5-S1, consider conservative management with physical therapy, yoga, or Pilates to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce pain; pain management with medications like NSAIDs or muscle relaxants as needed; and lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a healthy weight, improving posture, and avoiding heavy lifting or bending; if symptoms persist or worsen, consult an orthopedic specialist or spine surgeon to discuss potential surgical options.

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my younger sister has a mild knee fracture and im worried if surgery is really necessary or if it can heal on its own with rest and natural recovery what would you recommend

for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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