1. You have injured your Knee:

Sometimes, the injury is severe enough to damage your Knee and your ability to use it. It depends on the extent of the injury that occurred internally, so the level and frequency of pain you feel indicates that the joint may be damaged. 

2. Your Knee hurt even when resting:

The uphill is difficult enough for people of good health. But it's not normal to feel unusual pain, especially around the kneess down to the buttocks.

3. Your Knee is stiff and swollen:

A stiff, swollen knee can be painful and limiting. These include acute injuries or chronic problems. In some cases, knee swelling and stiffness can be caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and some forms of polycystic arthritis such as synovitis and polyarthritis.

4. Doing basic tasks without help becomes more and more difficult:

When it is difficult for you to perform daily tasks such as walking, stooping, or climbing stairs, this is a clear sign that you need to see a doctor.

5. You tried everything, But nothing can ease the pain:

Fortunately, there are several ways to resolve knee

 pain without surgery. But it's also possible that nothing will work for you. Our orthopaedic surgeon may recommend surgical options to correct the problem.

6. Knee pain is bad enough to affect your mental/emotional health:

If you are living with chronic pain which is harmful for person's mental health, it will make a person more susceptible to emotional changes. This can trigger depression, anxiety, and even fear, and while the doctor prescribes painkillers, Long-term use puts you at risk of becoming dependent on prescription medications. 

7. You want long-lasting relief:

Some treatments for Knee pain only provide temporary relief. On the other hand, the effects of steroid injections into the knee joint are less effective over the long term because the effect lasts only a few weeks. So you need knee replacement surgery.

8. Hardness:

Difficulty putting on shoes or socks is a common sign of knee joint stiffness. This is especially true if one foot is harder than the other. You may also begin to feel your knee joint click, pop, or grind in a way that impairs your normal range of motion. If this is an ongoing problem, you should talk to a specialist.

9. Unilateral leg test:

Suppose we are unable to stand on the affected leg for more than a minute, Even if there is a door frame or tabletop to support it for stability. Your knees could be a problem.

10. No relief from other treatments:

Most knee problems can be corrected without total keen replacement. A variety of treatments are available, such as physical therapy, medication, and knee resurfacing. If your knee pain does not severely limit your daily activities, you can choose knee replacement surgery, which is the right option for you.