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The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center

Warning signs on the road to knee problems]

David Flanigan, MD:
So, many patients have had family members who have had knee replacements and they're always concerned. 

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David Flanigan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center]

Dr. Flanigan:
You know, "I don't want to go that route. How do I make sure that I'm not going to go down that same road?" So, a couple of easy things I just want you to think about. If you notice that your knee is swelling, if you notice that your activity level is declining and you're starting to have some focal pain, these are all warning signs. These are warning signs that something might be going on in your knee, and it could very well be some of that cartilage is breaking down. And it may not be that the road is totally destroyed yet. You just might have a focal pothole that's starting to give you some issues.

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The Ohio State University 
Wexner Medical Center

For more information, visit:
wexnermedical.osu.edu/knee]