I can relate to your situation! I have had 4 surgeries on my left knee. A total knee; then a revision with the poly plate, then everything taken out and a new total knee and most recent a poly exchange on 2/22/24. I finally found a wonderful revision specialist and had this done. I went into...
I’ve just had a revision on 2/22. Poly plate tibia exchange. Went in not knowing if he was going to do this or another total. The first TKR failed, the second one wasn’t places midline so he wasn’t sure if he was going to redo. He said it looked sturdy and cemented so left it and just removed...
Thank you! Was just going to respond and ask how to find out for a revision specialist just in the surgeon locator. It doesn’t say if they are a revision specialist. I will look into Dr. Guild III.
Thank you again!
I had a revision on my left 2 years ago. Still having pain. Bone scan in 12/21 showed possible loosening or fracture according to radiologist. Surgeon wasn’t in total agreement and said to wait a little longer and repeat bone scan. Nothing changed according to radiologist.
He is still not...
I had a revision on my left knee 11/17. Took out a replacement and inserted another. As many surgeries as I’ve had, you would think I would have all the answers. Each one has been different.
I’m struggling with pain control.
Given Percoset 5 mg/ Acetaminophen 325 after left the hospital to...
I had a revision in 11/19. The poly plate had to be exchanged to a different size. According to the op report he went through 3 different sizes. I have still having trouble! Back to a challenge when I get up from sitting for a length of time, stairs, and the pain is there to some degree each...
10 weeks post op, revision was done. Switched out poly plate insert. Was doing better and 2 weeks ago suddenly swelling in certain areas and pain level went up. Finally got in to surgeon only to be told he wasn’t going to drain it, didn’t want to risk infection and it would get better. Ask if I...
10 weeks post op, revision was done. Switched out poly plate insert. Was doing better and 2 weeks ago suddenly swelling in certain areas and pain level went up. Finally got in to surgeon only to be told he wasn’t going to drain it, didn’t want to risk infection and it would get better. Ask if I...
Thank you, just trying to figure out my work schedule. I work in the school system and had planned on returning next week. I haven't even been out of the house except to walk around in the yard. There are 4 days next week before Christmas break. Being a para assistant, I am on my feet most of...
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