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28050 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-5919
(248) 471-8000
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Botsford HealthSource Magazine

Questions? Botsford Doctors Have the Answers - Knee Replacement

Question: I have osteoarthritis in the knee and treatment has failed to provide relief. Is there surgery available to get rid of my pain?

Answer: Knee replacement surgery may be a viable option. Knee replacement surgery isn’t new, but innovations now allow you to get joint implants custom fit before surgery. This represents a big step
forward for a patient whose knee joint has been damaged by osteoarthritis.

Knee replacement surgery involves removing the diseased bone and cartilage and resurfacing it with
orthopedic implants. The implants are typically made from various metals and plastic.

Many options are available for knee replacement patients. I have been using a new system that provides a custom-fit implant procedure that is personalized for each patient.

Three-dimensional MRIs (magnetic resonance images) of a patient’s joint are used to plan the surgery. The surgeon selects from a range of 90 different size combinations for greater precision in the knee implant’s position and alignment.

The actual knee replacement surgery is less invasive:

• Fewer instruments are used to align the joint.
• Fit is more accurate.

Check with your doctor to see if this surgery is right for your condition.

Orthopedics - Knee Replacement

Question: What’s the best liquid to drink when I’m working out? Should I be buying sports drinks?

Answer: If you believe the hype, energy, endurance and power come in sports drink bottles. But the number one hydration solution can be found in your kitchen tap.

Water is usually the best replacement for fluids lost through sweat. Liquid needs are different for everybody and vary based on factors such as your height and weight, choice of activity and clothing.

Sweating also depletes compounds called electrolytes. Most often, these are replenished through your diet. But consider drinking a sports drink containing electrolytes plus sugar for energy in these situations:

• You’ll be exercising continuously—at any intensity—for more than 90 minutes.
• You’re doing more than your usual workout, such as a charity bike ride or mini-marathon.
• You’re exercising in a hot environment.

The best sports drinks boast 15 to 18 grams of carbohydrates per 8-ounce serving. Drink 1½ to 4 cups per hour, depending on how much you sweat. Keep in mind that the sugar and calories they contain must be considered part of your daily diet.

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