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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    @patriciad well I have my answer(s). They don't think infection but we did an aspiration anyways to rule it out (ESR and CRP are both real low). My fluid was clear from the aspiration. Assuming no infection .... I have a press-fit tibia (no glue) component that is supposed to fuse to bone...
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    Tests normal. I will take that as good news.
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    Oh ... and I was able to get another ESR and CRP blood test tis morning. Waiting on results now.
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    Thank you @patriciad. I like him so far. His initial diagnosis was backed up by another local surgeon today. Infection needs to be ruled out and both say the tibia component is loose. I think I can handle the revision but the thought of an infection has me terrified. This makes my 3rd and 4th...
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    @patriciad I am visiting Dr. Leone at Holy Cross. Do you know of any others that might be top shelf Doctors?
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    Well I think I have my answer. I saw another surgeon this afternoon. This time I went with a Nationally Recognized surgeon in FL. He said that my Tibia implant was likely moving or loose. Looks like I am headed for a revision. I have an in-person visit scheduled for Tuesday in FL to confirm...
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    Knee Infection* Knee #2 Vent

    @Starsfan22 hope your surgery went well and you are on your road to recovery.
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    Knee Infection* Knee #2 Vent

    @Starsfan22 I am in the same boat waiting for the right month to retire. I made this one decision so far ... if my knee is a mess and has to be repaired or replaced somehow I will use that down time to fill out my paperwork. If my knee is ok then I am still waiting for the right moment (which is...
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    Knee Infection* Knee #2 Vent

    Thank you @Starsfan22. You are indeed getting there if you have a surgery date then you are rid of that infection. Keep us posted. We pray for and think about each other as we are going through all of this. I know what you mean about others not quite grasping the situation we are in. I know...
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    Knee Infection* Knee #2 Vent

    @Starsfan22 good luck! If you don't mind me asking how did they administer the IV antibiotic. Is it a needle in your arm or do they do something special near the knee?
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    Knee Infection* Knee #2 Vent

    @Starsfan22 I just now read up on things in this thread. Hang in there. You are inspiring. I am 4 1/2 months post TKA and am still trying to figure out if I have a disaster or if I am doing well. I have a lot of function but have a fair amount of weight bearing pain and fear/suspect infection...
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    TKR Knee Wobble Question

    Hello Experts - I just returned from my surgeon with x-rays in hand. I noticed something on the one attached. Near the bottom of the large tibia pin (not sure what it is called) is a dark area tracing along with the large pin. Is that concerning? My Doc says it is normal but to me it looks...
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    TKR Pain and frustration at 2+ years

    @Painpaingoaway did your pain resolve? Hopefully it did.
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    TKR Pain and frustration at 2+ years

    @TNR #2 did you ever figure out what the issue was with your pain?
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    TKR Pain and frustration at 2+ years

    My surgery date was 7/2/21 and I have similar sounding pain on the outside of my knee as well. I have read it may be bone strain due to different loading on the Tibia. What I read says it can take a year to go away. I am hoping I am right. My pain is definitely activity related. If I don't do...
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