In this video, which was originally recorded on Nov. 10, 2020, Beau Kildow, MD, provided a nearly hour-long presentation on knee replacements. You can press play to see the full video, or just click the links below if you want to hear his responses to specific topics.
- Background on the speaker Dr. Kildow
- What do to if you have knee pain
- How to know if you have knee pain from arthritis
- How to know if a knee replacement might make sense for you
- Alternative treatments for arthritis
- Certain kinds of treatment options that work in unique situations
- Cryoblation - a new kind of treatment Nebraska Medicine will be offering
- Be cautious about agreeing to these treatments
- An explanation of what arthritis is
- What makes a good knee replacement candidate
- The types of knee replacement
- Are you allergic to nickel?
- How knee surgery vs. robotic surgery works
- How to prepare for a knee surgery
- What happens the day of surgery
- How we strive to make the experience as pain-free as possible
- What happens after the surgery
- How long knee replacements last
- What are the typical limitations after surgery
- Does it make sense to make an appointment if you're experiencing minor pain?
- Why metal is often used in knee replacements
- Good exercises you can do at home to help your knees
- Regenerating cartilage isn't practical for many patients
- Does a popping or grinding sound in the knee mean you should see a provider?
- Does having a partial knee replacement increase your chances of needing a full knee replacement later later?
- What is the minimum age for a knee replacement?
- Why Dr. Kildow sometimes does traditional knee replacements and other times uses a robot to assist in the surgery
- Pain with lunging or taking stairs could signal a need for a new knee cap
- Bone loss could signal the need for a knee replacement
- Is robot-assisted surgery less invasive, less painful, or do you heal faster from it?
If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. Kildow or another Nebraska Medicine provider, call 800.922.0000.
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