Is replacement surgery necessary in elderly with severe knee pain?
Patient: Hello, my father has severe knee pain ( RH & LH) when walking, he is 86 about 30 lbs overweight, but other than that in good shape physically and mentally. His quality of life is declining due to the pain, whould he be a candidate for replacement surgery? Doctor: Hi,  The indication of knee replacement is when the person is not able to continue with his daily activities. By this criteria I would strongly recommend knee replacement.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Thank you.  Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon