Our Aging Joints…

We have a client whose number one health issue is her knees. This is a woman in her late ninety’s who is having mobility issues because her knees are giving out. She would have been a candidate for double knee replacement, but is no longer.

What is the message? As we age and our systems age, we may not be eligible for surgical interventions that may improve our quality of life. It is a difficult decision to opt for surgical intervention. The surgical risk, the recovery…

Consider that while it’s a difficult decision for surgical intervention, it may be harder hearing that while that surgery you have been putting off may solve your problem, you are no longer a candidate.

Information on this blog is opinion-based and is not a medical forum. Please consult an appropriate medical professional for medical advice.

Category: Health, Orthopaedics