Hi there,
As Dr Henry mentions, age is but a number and should not impact on whether you are suitable for an operation. Nevertheless, your other medical conditions may play a part in terms of anaesthetic risk and post-operative recovery. If you have exhausted all avenues of treatment for your knee, then it is definitely worth considering surgery.
However, if your pain is mild and does not significantly impact on your function, then its worth considering other options such as viscosupplementation, physiotherapy and weight loss. Some people are now having PRP injections for knee osteoarthritis - while the evidence is debated, it is still something to consider.
BW
Dr Dinesh
