Publisher's Synopsis
Are you thinking or planning on getting a knee replacement? If so, you have become overwhelmed with advice, input, and recommendations from every person on the planet. As confusion and uncertainty set in, there is a desperate need for simple and sage advice. Molly is a healthy mother of two with a busy lifestyle and schedule. Her daily demands include children, a husband and pets. There is no time for a knee that doesn't work or feel right. This is Molly's experience with a knee that suddenly stops working and progresses to needing a replacement. This is the story of Molly and how she ends up with her new knee. Molly will try to avoid an operation and experience every possible treatment prior to making a decision regarding the best path forward. By the end of Molly's adventure into the treatment of her knee, the reader should become fully aware of how best to treat an arthritic knee and the options that are available prior to surgery. This explanations give detailed informaiton regarding the reasons for fluid supplements, steroids and diagnostic tests. A simple to appreciate explanation is given regarding the different approaches, styles and types of knee replacement. This story about Molly and her knee should answer any questions regarding how an arthritic knee should be treated. It will give insight and information to anyone considering knee replacement surgery.
