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Sstephl reacted to Jamie's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with
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Any luck finding the surgeons you want to see? Do you have appointments scheduled? I can help you locate doctors if you need the... -
Sstephl reacted to Layla's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Friendly.
Stopping by with a virtual hug :console2: on this seven month milestone since your procedure. Justice Rider gave some great tips. I...
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SThere is a lot of controversy about metal allergies and joint replacement. Many surgeons (including mine) don’t really think it is an...
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SNo doctors normally do not do allergy testing. That is something you have to do yourself. I will definitely do it if I have to have...
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SDo all docs do allergy testing before tkr? also do they check alignment? What questions should I ask? Thanks
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SHi stephi A hinged knee provides lateral and medial support for your knee, giving you additional stability. A non hinged knee relies...
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Sstephl reacted to eaglemom's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with
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You have been given excellent suggestions. At a minimum, when you see the new specialist have the Scoring Chart in hand. Also have a... -
S@Pumpkin has a hinged knee, and here are some recovery threads for you to check out...
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SWhat are is the difference between hinge and non hinge TKR? Who decides or how does the surgeon decide? I have so much instability in...
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Sstephl reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Friendly.
Hello and I’m sorry for your troubles. Please do read the info posted for you above, it’ll help a lot. I also recommend that before you...
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Sstephl reacted to Layla's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Friendly.
Hello and Welcome to BoneSmart, stephl. Thanks for joining the community as an Insider. We appreciate the support. I am sorry you're...
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Sstephl reacted to JusticeRider's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Friendly.
Hi @Steph my heart goes out to you because I suffered something similar. I spent two years in pain with a supposedly ‘normal’ knee mri...
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SWell, I have a date for my left hip replacement. I’ll be having it done at OPA Orthopedics on September 23rd. I’m looking forward to...
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Sstephl reacted to EalingGran's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Like.
I think @JusticeRider is making a very valid point. Pain scales are very difficult to interpret and everyone is different. Making it...
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Sstephl reacted to EalingGran's post in the thread Arthroscopy Don't know what to do next/Knee-can't walk with Like.
Not sure how it works in the USA. In the UK the National Joint Registry shows how many partials versus total knee surgeries each surgeon...