5 Non-Operative Alternatives to Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know

Are you suffering from knee pain? Are you considering knee replacement surgery? If so, you may want to consider non-surgical alternatives first. In this video, Prof. Dr. Bellemans explains 5 non-surgical options for knee pain relief, including medication, injection therapy, brace therapy, weight reduction, and exercise therapy. He also discusses the pros and cons of each option and provide tips on how to choose the right one for you.
00:00 Intro
00:06 Medication as alternative to knee replacement
01:58 Injection therapy as alternative to knee replacement
03:47 Brace therapy as alternative to knee replacement
05:20 Weight reduction and exercise as alternative to knee replacement
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[@finiteloops8610]

The clearest, most informed, most concise, and layman friendly videos. Certainly superior to my sports medicine doctor. Much appreciated, and thank you!

[@mademsoisellerhapsody]

The sleeve, especially a Bauerfiend Knee support sleeve, is a surgery saver, five years on🌸

[@mgchandrakanth]

Dear Dr you are very honest and scientific explaining clearly reg knee issues. Sincere thanks for educating.

[@amishmuscle2536]

My Dr combines Hyrolonic Acid and my PRP in one injection and has kept me from Knee replacement for the last 6 years and I’ve been bone on bone for 24 years.

[@GRam-xy6eb]

Great way of explanation.

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Very good information

[@sb6759]

Subscribed, Love your channel

[@doctoralibrahimg]

Thank you very much Prof for your excellent videos. Your videos are really informative. I have right knee ch. osteoarthritis due to an old truma. Can you recommend a good quality brand of braces that work through unloading the body weight

[@trishayamada807]

Topical viltaren did nothing for my knee but my arthritic thumb felt better with it.

[@philippeclicteur2651]

❤the best

[@karahamil3657]

You didn’t mention cortisone injections???

[@philippeclicteur2651]

Ik heb er 2 gektegen

[@kellylkr]

Is is safe to run and jump with a full thickness patella cartilage fissure?

[@stef3565]

I have a full thickness cartilage fissure as well. Be careful!

[@kellylkr]

@@stef3565I’m running and jumping!

[@patgollin9131]

Tai Chi exercise seems to help me

[@aurorab6796]

I do knees over toes, it may have a similar mechanisms that makes it work. strengthen the area around the knee but not the conventional way.

[@brianbanks3044]

PT has worked the best for me...got rid of the brace and built up muscles around knee and feel so much more stable and pain free

[@cartmansuperstar]

may i ask: in which part of the knee did/do you have problems? And of what kind ?

[@crebeccastewart3910]

I started swimming 2 hours a day, including water aerobics. I also started eating vegan and dropped 70 plus pounds.

[@aboodicorleone7920]

I Tried to call your office for an appointment and was answered by a machine?

[@codey350]

Nstride Autologous protein solution not mentioned

[@somerset6646]

Diclofenac is bad for kidneys.