Consult Johns Hopkins specialists BEFORE your knee replacement surgery Introducing... Making the Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery Who Needs It, What to Expect, Managing Pain, Rehab and Recovery Written by experts in the field of knee replacement including Marc W. Hungerford, M.D., Simon Mears, M.D, and Albert Mears, P.T. Dear Friend: Are you sick of living with severe, non-stop knee pain day after day? Have you tried prescription pain medications and knee-strengthening exercises only to discover that they no longer work for you? What’s next? For thousands of patients, the only remaining option is knee arthroplasty, more commonly known as knee replacement surgery. If you’re facing knee replacement surgery, you are NOT alone. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, some 500,000 knee replacements are performed each year to alleviate the pain of arthritis, restore mobility, and improve quality of life. Knowledge is key when it comes to knee replacement surgery and the rehabilitation that follows. That's why a team of top orthopedic specialists at Johns Hopkins has gathered together to write Making The Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery. This authoritative 50-page special report contains vital information you won’t find anywhere else – information you need so you can make the best-informed decisions possible about your future treatment. This is information so crucial to your decision-making process that Making The Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery is available instantly as a digital PDF download. You can be sure your guide contains up-to-the minute information to help you in your quest for the best possible outcome. Yes! I want to order my Johns Hopkins Special Report: Making the Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery as an INSTANT DOWNLOAD ORDER NOW What Should You Do When Knee Pain Becomes Too Much? Perhaps you’ve had worsening knee pain for some time and are wondering if you should consider a total knee replacement -- but you’ve been putting off making a decision about whether to go ahead with it. Or perhaps your doctor has recommended total knee replacement for you -- and you want to know more about the procedure and the recovery process. Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure. But for the many people with knee arthritis, it can be difficult to know when it’s appropriate to have knee replacement surgery. Furthermore, there is confusion about what to expect from knee replacement surgery. What Is Total Knee Replacement … and Other Questions Why has my knee pain gotten worse? What steps can I try to treat it now? When is the right time to have a knee replacement? What happens if I have severe knee osteoarthritis but decide to postpone my surgery? Are there alternatives to total knee replacement? What is osteotomy and should I consider it? Are knee replacements unisex -- designed to fit both men and women -- or should a woman get a female knee? What happens during surgery and how long does it take? Will my medical insurance cover all the related expenses – wheelchair, walker, and so forth. What about home health care? How much improved mobility can I expect from my knee surgery -- and what activities will I be able to perform? Will I be pain free once I’ve fully recovered? Are there any risks associated with a knee replacement? What if I get an infection? What should I look for in a surgeon? Are there new surgical techniques for knee replacement that I should consider? Are there steps I can take to prepare for knee replacement? How much pain will I feel afterwards? What’s the best way to manage the pain? How much physical therapy will I need -- and what kinds of exercises will I be doing? Should I consider hydrotherapy after surgery? Will I be able to play tennis or racquetball after surgery? How soon will I be able to become fully active again? How long will my replaced knee joint last? Is it safe to undergo a double knee replacement in a single surgery? What are the advantages of minimally-invasive knee replacement? What are the benefits of a unicompartmental knee replacement procedure? How long does it take to recover from knee replacement surgery? When does physical therapy begin after joint replacement? What about pre-habilitation? What should you look for in a good physical therapist? Making The Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery answers these and other important questions. And that's just the start. You’ll read in-depth discussions on the physiology of the knee … knee replacement surgical techniques … arthritis management and medication advice ... why weight loss is important for reducing arthritis pain (and strategies for successful weight loss) … and other important information to guide you through the steps and decisions you will be facing to conquer your knee pain. Expert Advice From America’s #1 Hospital – Johns Hopkins. Making The Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery is designed to give you unprecedented access to the expertise of the hospital ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. New & World Report. This year for the 20th consecutive time Johns Hopkins earned top spot in annual rankings for more than 4,800 American hospitals. Your guide draws on the extensive experience of leading specialists in the field of joint replacement. These are specialists who perform knee replacement regularly and who understand the concerns of patients like you. You’ll meet: Marc W. Hungerford, M.D., an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, is Director of Joint Restoration and Reconstruction at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, where his surgical practice focuses on knee and hip arthritis. Dr. Hungerford, the author of several book chapters and numerous articles on knee and hip replacement procedures, performs more than 200 total knee replacement surgeries annually. Simon Mears, M.D., an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, is chief of total joint arthroplasty and trauma at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He has written on knee replacement and minimally invasive and two-incision hip replacement surgery, and regularly lectures on these topics. Albert Mears, P.T., is the Acute Care Coordinator for Rehabilitation Services at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He has worked with hip and knee replacement patients for more than 17 years. Yes! 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