Can You Delay Joint Replacement Surgery? What Orthopaedic Experts Recommend
Many patients sit in the clinic with one common question: “Can I manage this pain a little longer without surgery?” Most of them do this because of fear of surgery, while some may be delaying their treatment because of financial constraints. But what they don’t understand is that when you ignore the signs and wait till it absolutely ruins your daily life, that can lead to even more painful treatment, costing them more than it would have earlier. A qualified joint replacement doctor in Faridabad will not recommend surgery unless conservative treatment stops working. Their goal is to preserve the natural functionality of your joints for as long as safely possible. When Non-Surgical Treatment Still Works In early osteoarthritis, cartilage damage is mild to moderate. At this stage, physiotherapy, weight management, NSAIDs, and intra-articular injections like corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid may reduce inflammation and improve mobility. If you can walk, climb stairs, and sleep without se...