Questions for your doctor:
- What do you think is causing my problem?
- Is there more than one condition (or disease) that could be causing my problem?
- What is the likely course of this condition? What is the long-term outlook with and without treatment?
- How effective is this procedure for diagnosing or correcting the problem?
- How safe is this procedure?
- What are my alternative treatment options? How effective is each treatment option? What are the risks and benefits of each treatment option?
- If my symptoms worsen, what should I do on my own? When should I contact you?
Resources
Please visit these resources for more information:
Knee Replacement. 2010. National Institutes of Health.
Knee Replacement. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 1998-2010.
Arthritis: Knee Replacement Surgery. WebMD. Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on August 01, 2008. Edited by Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD on February 01, 2007. 'Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005.
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