VonnieN
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After 8 years and two knee arthroscopies, trying to manage the associated pain and muscle loss, I finally saw a surgeon in January after my right knee locked up. He said we can go in and repair it but he said it really is at end of life.
The joint had increased in size from the last picture and developed but a has no cartilage. I can't straighten my legs which is now causing muscle wastage. My left leg is thinner than my right. I can manage going up stairs but down is terrible.
Being a competitive ballroom dancer I have been apprehensive as lots of women with TKR have had problems dancing. The surgeon of course is optimistic but not sure if he really understands the intensity of the sport.
I will know more tomorrow if the first will be done in April or May
The joint had increased in size from the last picture and developed but a has no cartilage. I can't straighten my legs which is now causing muscle wastage. My left leg is thinner than my right. I can manage going up stairs but down is terrible.
Being a competitive ballroom dancer I have been apprehensive as lots of women with TKR have had problems dancing. The surgeon of course is optimistic but not sure if he really understands the intensity of the sport.
I will know more tomorrow if the first will be done in April or May