You have knee questions?
We have your answers.
Watch Dr. Kurtz’s videos to get answers to your commonly asked knee questions.
Questions about knee problems
Questions about non-operative treatment for knee arthritis
Questions about getting you ready for a knee replacement (Pre Op Questions)
Questions about your hospital stay for a knee replacement (Day of Surgery Questions)
Questions about your recovery from a knee replacement (Post Op Questions)
What should I do to optimize my recovery after knee replacement surgery?
How much pain medicine will I likely need after my knee replacement?
When can I drive after a knee replacement? Return to work? Travel?
Questions about knee revisions (Knee Revision Questions)
Knee Problems: Question #1
Differentiating Hip Problems from Knee Problems
Dr Kurtz discusses how to determine if your pain is coming more from your hip or knee
Knee Problems: Question #2
Knee Effusions Explained
This video explains why we get Knee effusions (fluid build up) on our joints.
Knee Problems: Question #3
Bone Bruise on MRI
Bone bruise (subchondral edema) causes an activity induced pain. When this bone bruise occurs with daily activity, then it can be thought of as arthritis.
Knee Problems: Question #4
Activity induced knee pain
This video describes how knee arthritis causes bone bruising that leads to a delayed, throbbing, tooth-ache type of pain.
Knee Problems: Question #5
Most meniscal tears don’t need surgery
This video discusses who does and who does not need a knee scope for meniscal tears.
Non Op Knee Arthritis Treatment: Question #1
What are the non-surgical options for treating my knee arthritis?
Medicines
Injections
Creams/Lotions
Braces
Exercise
This video talks about the non-surgical options for treating knee arthritis
Non Op Knee Arthritis Treatment: Question #2
Stem Cells Injections are a waste of money
Dr Kurtz discusses how stem cell injections are not capable of regrowing cartilage in a joint. Please save your money and don’t fall for this scam.
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Non Op Knee Arthritis Treatment: Question #3
Is my knee arthritis bad enough for a knee replacement?
Non Op Knee Arthritis Treatment: Question #4
What may happen if I don’t have a knee replacement now?
Non Op Knee Arthritis Treatment: Question #5
Why patients should wait on getting a knee replacement
Dr Kurtz explains why young patients and patients with minimal arthritis should wait on getting a knee replacement
Pre Op Question #1
What is the STJRI PreOp Class and do I need to attend?
Pre Op Question #2
Do I need to buy anything to get ready for my knee replacement?
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Pre Op Question #3
Are Pre Op Exercises a good idea?
Day of Surgery Question #1
Can I go home the same day or do I have to spend the night in the hospital after surgery?
Day of Surgery Question #2
Can I have both knees replaced at the same time?
Day of Surgery Question #3
What hospitals can I have the surgery at?
This video talks about the different facilities where Dr. Kurtz operates
Day of Surgery Question #4
Prayer before Surgery
Patients can request to pray with Dr Kurtz prior to surgery.
Post op Question #1
What activities can I do after my knee replacement?
Post op Question #2
What is the most appropriate level of activity?
This video discusses how to limit your activity and avoid over doing it while you recovery from your knee replacement.
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Post op Question #3
How can I optimize my recovery after knee replacement surgery?
The most important thing to concentrate on after your knee replacement is the range of motion of your new knee. Walking and standing are not important and may increase swelling, pain, and stiffness which can hamper your recovery.
Post Op Question #4
How much pain medicine will I likely need after my knee replacement?
Post Op Question #5
Can I kneel after a knee replacement?
Dr Kurtz discusses kneeling after a knee replacement. Most patients will have some discomfort with kneeling
Post Op Question #6
When can I drive after a knee replacement?
Return to work?
Travel?
Post Op Question #7
What should I worry about after a knee replacement?
What to worry about after your knee replacement. Falls, Infections, and blood clots.
Post Op Question #8
How much pain medicine should I take after a knee replacement?
This video discusses the expected length of time a patient should take narcotic pain medicine after their knee replacement
Post Op Question #9
How to take care of your knee replacement wound?
Post Op Question #10
Long term follow up after knee replacement
This video discusses why patients need to maintain follow up on their joint replacements.
Post Op Question #11
Knee Replacements often make noise.
Post Op Question #12
Antibiotics before Dentist?
Do joint replacement patients need to take antibiotics before going to the dentist?
Post Op Question #13
Traveling with a Knee replacement and the TSA
Post Op Question #14
Driving after a knee replacement
This video talks about when you can start back driving after a knee replacement.
Post Op Question #15
Skin numbness is common but typically goes away
This video describes knee replacement incisions and how the skin over the lateral side of the knee will be numb for a little while after a knee replacement.
Post Op Question #16
Allergies to Orthopedic Metal Implants
This video discusses the possibility of patients being allergic to orthopedic implants
Post Op Question #17
Showering after a knee replacement
Post Op Question #18
Loss of appetite after a knee replacement
Patients will often loss their appetite after surgery
Knee Revision Question #1
How to diagnosis a painful knee replacement
This video discusses the steps a surgeon might take to determine why a knee replacement is hurting after surgery.