Treatment for Knee Pain and Joint Pain During Winters

It is generally observed that people of all age groups and genders are more vulnerable to have problems like Knee pain and joint pain in the winter season. So the question arises,” why knee and joint pain is common in low temperatures”?

Barometric pressures fall during this season which results in the expansion of tissues to pain in your joints. If you are having an injury, then nerves are more sensitive to cold temperature due to inflammation, scarring or adhesions that can cause severe pain.

Dr. Avtar Singh is a veteran doctor to seek advice regarding knee pain treatment for knee and joint pain in the winter season, as many patients in plight due to the knee and joint pain have already benefited from his treatment.

Symptoms of Joint Pain in Winter

For the symptoms of knee pain as well as joint pain, our knee replacement surgeon observes symptoms like-

How Weather May Affect the Knee Injury?

• Swelling and stiffness
• Redness and warmth to the touch
• Weakness and instability in the patient
• Popping or crunching noises of joints
• Inability to fully strengthen the knee.

These symptoms can mostly occur in the winter season due to barometric pressure in cold temperature.

Cautions for joint pain in Winter

As it is experienced by Dr Avtar Singh that cases of the knee and joint pain treatment incredibly inclines in winter due to given reasons. However to avoid the seriousness of surgery-

• One should exercise regularly which boosts production of synovial fluid to keep your joints lubricated.
• Eat anti-inflammatory diet to recover fast from inflammation if injured.
• Lose weight, have enough of vitamin-d which is good for bones.
• Have a regular massage, go for swimming for healthy limbs and keep yourself warm.

These measures are prescribed by Dr Avtar Singh to stay away from joint pain. It is recommended by joint replacement surgeons that use the formula of RICE for knee pain-

• Rest regularly.
• Apply ice to reduce swelling.
• Wear a compression bandage.
• Keep your knee elevated for healthy knees and joints.

Diet for joint pain in winters

Dr Avtar Singh is a veteran knee replacement surgeon clearly who understands the cause for knee and joint pain in dropping temperatures. He prescribes that by taking a healthy meal, one can stay away from such orthopaedic disorders.

Moreover, he suggests eating foods like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, fatty fish, garlic, tart cherries and turmeric which is rich in vitamin D and vitamin C.

As per his advice, many kinds of fruits can be good alternatives for medicines to cure problems related to joints in winters. To refer, one should eat avocado, grapefruit, olives, banana and other sources of calcium, phosphorus as well as Vitamin D. Besides, walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts can also be taken in winters for healthy joints and bones.

Different types of Joint Surgeries during winters

As most of the people suffer from knee and joint problems in winters, so the number of patients with surgeries also increases. There are several surgical treatments for knee and joint replacement regularly provided by our orthopaedic surgeons throughout winters. Some of them are:

Arthroscopy

It is the first surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Under this treatment, damaged cartilage is trimmed, loose debris from the knee is removed, defective joint cartilage is repaired, damaged ligament is reconstructed and so on.

Osteotomy

In this surgical treatment bones are reconstructed to shift the stress from diseased tissue to more healthy tissue by surgery.

Partial Knee Replacement

In this knee replacement surgery the damaged surfaces and cartilage are replaced by artificial surfaces of metal and durable plastic material.

Partial Knee Replacement

In this knee replacement surgery the damaged surfaces and cartilage are replaced by artificial surfaces of metal and durable plastic material.

Total Knee Replacement

It is preferred when there is significant damage to the sides of bone and underside of patella. In this surface of the thigh bone is replaced with the contoured metal component by fitting it to the curve of your bone.

Surgeries in winter season require more care for swelling and pain, for which our joint replacement surgeons provide intensive care for patients.

Do’s And Don’ts In Winters For Joint And Knee Pain

DO’S

• Exercise daily to keep warmth in your body
• Treatment by acupuncture
• Use the formula of RICE
• Get the regular checkups and diagnose throughout winters

DON’TS

• Avoid overweight
• Avoid stress which is more probable to affect you in winters
• Avoid shyness to use a walking aid
• Avoid too much rest

Is Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Suitable In Winter Season?

Our hospital has all the facilities for successful robotic knee replacement surgery. In winters, it requires extra care for which our hospital is fully equipped. Under the supervision of senior knee replacement specialists, patients avail knee pain treatment and surgeries with smaller incisions which are also less painful. Overall, robotic knee replacement is the best remedy preferred by orthopaedic surgeons to cure knee naturally for joint replacement.