Cwaggie
new member
Hi all. I have a lot of questions so hope you can bear with me!
In 2013, I found out I had arthritis in both knees. I started using a cane and the OS said I was not a candidate for surgery.
My history is I fractured my femur in 1989. I developed a blood clot and have had four major clots in my right leg.
I also have lymphedema and post phlebetic syndrome.
Fast forward to last year. My knee gave out and I broke my big toe.
I have plantar fasciitis and my primary care referred me to the OS. I use a walker now.
The pain is bad enough walking the stairs hurts. I was given a Synvisc injection last week.
My concern is having this surgery with chronic infections in my right leg, gout, and blood clots.
If I elect not to have surgery then what happens? I am worried that I may get a blood clot during surgery or an infection. I talked to the physical therapist and he validated my concerns. He told me I didnt need to make the decision that day. I am waiting for approval from insurance for physical therspy on the knee. I have been seeing him for plantar fasciitis in the left foot.
Does anybody have any thoughts or similar circumstances?
In 2013, I found out I had arthritis in both knees. I started using a cane and the OS said I was not a candidate for surgery.
My history is I fractured my femur in 1989. I developed a blood clot and have had four major clots in my right leg.
I also have lymphedema and post phlebetic syndrome.
Fast forward to last year. My knee gave out and I broke my big toe.
I have plantar fasciitis and my primary care referred me to the OS. I use a walker now.
The pain is bad enough walking the stairs hurts. I was given a Synvisc injection last week.
My concern is having this surgery with chronic infections in my right leg, gout, and blood clots.
If I elect not to have surgery then what happens? I am worried that I may get a blood clot during surgery or an infection. I talked to the physical therapist and he validated my concerns. He told me I didnt need to make the decision that day. I am waiting for approval from insurance for physical therspy on the knee. I have been seeing him for plantar fasciitis in the left foot.
Does anybody have any thoughts or similar circumstances?