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Perry County Memorial Hospital
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GOOD TO GO
Restau-
rant portions can be
two to three times more
food than what you
need. Put half in a take-
home box before you
start eating, or split the
meal with a friend.
Everyday Choices for a Healthier Life
BRRRR BITES
Frozen
fruit is an easy, low-fat,
low-calorie snack. Take
any fruit—–seedless
grapes, peeled bananas
or cut-up mangoes work
well—–and pop them
in the freezer. When
they’re ready, enjoy!
American Diabetes Association
e pain in your knee has become—well, a
pain. And more than once you’ve said to
yourself you’d like to trade that knee in for a
new one. Now you’re wondering if it’s time to
actually do so.
e decision to have knee
replacement surgery to address severe pain
from arthritis or an old injury isn’t one you should make
hastily. But when surgery is called for, it’s not a decision
to delay either.
“ e majority of patients know when they are ready
for a knee replacement because the pain is making a
large impact on their daily living,” says Joseph Byrne,
MD, orthopedic surgeon at Perry County Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine.
SURGERY AHEAD
If you have knee pain that cannot be
controlled, it’s time to consider knee replacement. at’s
also the case if the pain keeps you up at night.
Yet another reason to consider surgery is if you’re
becoming less and less active because of your knee pain.
“As we age, it is important to be active and exercise,”
says Dr. Byrne. “If knee pain is a ecting activity, it may
be time to consider a knee replacement.”
LASTING BENEFITS
Knee replacement surgery is a
major operation. It involves removing damaged cartilage
and bone above and below your knee and replacing the
joint surfaces with strong metal and plastic parts.
You may experience increased pain for a few weeks
a er surgery. But more than percent of those who have
knee replacement surgery ultimately report dramatic pain
reduction and signi cant improvement in their ability to
go about their daily activities.
LEARN MORE
For more information about knee re-
placements, visit
www.orthoinfo.org
.
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
To make an appointment
with Joseph Byrne, MD,
call 768-3396.
IS IT
TIME
FOR A
NEW
KNEE?
MOVE IN THE MORNING
If you’re trying to lose
weight, consider taking
a brisk walk before
breakfast. This kick-
starts your metabolism,
which helps you burn
more calories during
the day.
American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons
Make the most
of your recovery
When you get home from the
hospital after having a joint
replaced, there’s still work to
be done. How much function,
range of motion and strength
you gain depends a lot on how
you manage the first months of
your recovery.
To make the most of
that recovery, follow these
suggestions:
Take medications as
directed.
These may include
blood thinners and pain
medication.
Be careful of infections.
This is a priority for the rest
of your life, because infec-
tions can enter the blood
stream and infect the arti-
ficial joint. Because some
infections start after den-
tal work, your dentist may
prescribe an antibiotic before
dental procedures.
Stay active.
Continue do-
ing joint-specific, post-surgery
exercises for at least two
months.
Know specific limitations
after surgery.
Most orthope-
dic surgeons recommend that
patients with artificial joints
avoid high-impact activities
(tennis, football, running,
basketball, heavy lifting).
Swimming, walking, biking,
playing golf or doubles tennis,
and doing other low-impact ac-
tivities are typically OK—even
encouraged.
Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons; American College of Rheumatology