do i need surgery
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The evaluation is designed to:Define the problem
Identify level of severity
Follow change over time
Along with physical health information and personal data (age, weight, etc.) OAISYS can help optimize timing for surgery.
OAISYS Knee EvaluationOAISYS Knee Evaluation
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Early
8-130-3
OAISYS Evaluation
Optimal Timing for SurgeryBest results, least complications
LateLate
Appropriate SurgeryAppropriate Surgery
4-7
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Arthroscopic…‘Key Hole’
Osteotomy… Re-alignment
Arthroplasty… Knee Replacement
Surgery OptionsSurgery Options
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Ideal for patients who want to:
Wash out the joint
Debridement…. ‘clean up’
Repair micro-fractures*
Transplant cartilage*
*Limited indications of success
Arthroscopic SurgeryArthroscopic Surgery
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Osteotomy is best suited for patients that are:
Younger
More active
Heavier
Or are experiencing:
Stable joint with focal damage
Mechanical deformity
Osteotomy Re-alignment best for:Osteotomy Re-alignment best for:
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Knee before surgery: Knee before surgery: Limb bowing Limb bowing
Poor functionPoor function
After Osteotomy:After Osteotomy:Limb correctionLimb correctionImproved functionImproved function
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
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TKA SurgeryTKA Surgery
BeforeBeforeSevere BowingSevere Bowing
AfterAfterLegs straightLegs straight