If you have persistent, significant pain that disrupts your sleep and severely limits your quality of life, surgery may be the next step. Many patients tell us they wish they hadn't waited so long once they finally experience relief.
Dr Allom offers procedures tailored to your specific arthritis pattern.
Most patients achieve significant pain relief and functional improvement within three to four months, with continued improvement up to a year. You will typically be walking with an aid within the first week, reducing that aid by four to six weeks, and returning to driving (automatic) by two to three months. Patience and adherence to your rehabilitation plan are absolutely crucial.
While you shouldn't feel rushed, waiting until the very last moment can sometimes create drawbacks. This includes prolonged pain, reduced quality of life, muscle weakness that makes recovery harder, and the development of compensatory walking patterns that can affect other joints. Surgery is best performed when conservative options no longer provide acceptable relief, and your quality of life is noticeably affected.
If knee osteoarthritis is impacting your day-to-day life, Dr Allom can help you determine the most effective, personalised treatment pathway.
What to Bring: Please bring your referral letter, all relevant imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, MRI if performed), and your list of current medications to your consultation.
