10-04-2021, 10:34 AM
Saw the Orthopedic Surgeon today. The key term is "pain management." On the left knee in particular, the issue is avoiding aggravating activities, while still using it as much as possible. I'll have to adjust my physical therapy routine. No more injections of steroids. On the right knee, he has ordered a current x-ray series, because he thinks it is close to knee replacement. I'm supposed to keep a brace on the right as long as it is hurting me, but the left knee won't benefit much from that. So I keep my wheelchair for shopping, but still should take short bike rides as long as I can bear it. He agreed I should take up rowing for aerobic exercise.