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    TKR Back with a question

    Hey jakeleg. I live in the Tulsa area. I’m 14 months out from a right TKR revision that is going badly. I am recovering from left rotator cuff surgery now and looking for a new OS for my knee. Original TKR was done in September 2015 by a Tulsa OS and revision by a Wichita, KS surgeon. I...
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    TKR lmb my knee replacement

    My revision surgery was November 15 after a failed MUA. OS replaced the femoral component with a longer stemmed one, put in a new spacer and reshaped the knee. I don't have PTSD, but do suffer from severe anxiety and depression so I have a feel for where you're at. Also have gastritis and...
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    Revision TKR Bruising 3 years out

    What a terrific looking incision scar. My original scar is over two years old and is still raised and red. Kudos to your surgeon. Fantastic extension and range of motion, too. I hope my November revision surgery is as successful. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    Revision TKR Wberry knee is up<

    @wberry Dr. Pappademos is the only surgeon I've spoken to except Dr. Cobb at VA Hospital in Muskogee who was willing to spend as much time as needed to review X-rays and test results and answer my questions. I never got more than five minutes attention from my original surgeon and he was...
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    Revision TKR Knee implant failure.

    @wberry I originally was scheduled to have my revision surgery September 23, but had to cancel it because of my husband's vacation plans. The next opening wasn't until November 14. We have a farm with horses, ducks, cats and a house dog so my husband can't stay in Wichita with me. Dr...
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    Revision TKR Wberry knee is up<

    @wberry Yes, I had the choice though Dr. Pappademos' preference was the surgery center. I've had sinus surgery and three knee surgeries at similar surgical centers in Tulsa and preferred their newer facilities and nursing care to that I experienced at St. Francis and St. John's Hospitals. I...
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    Revision TKR Wberry knee is up<

    Belay most of my last. I saw your response on my thread, many thanks. I am interested in whether you used the Surgery Center or hospital, though. Seems like an ideal situation compared to a hospital environment as far as infection risk. I'll be following your journey with interest. Sent...
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    Revision TKR Knee implant failure.

    Thanks for everyone's input especially Wheatberry and for the well wishes. It does suck to have to go through this again, but time to put on my big girl panties and get with the program. I am so envious of the majority of you who have experienced good outcomes and actually are glad they had a...
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    Revision TKR Wberry knee is up<

    I'm having revision surgery with Dr. Pappademos on November 14 to downsize my prosthesis. Hopefully, the stems are salvageable and I will only need the knee component replaced. My problem is insignificant compared to what you have gone through. Did you have your surgery at the surgery center...
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    Revision TKR Knee implant failure.

    The VA surgeon who I went to for a second opinion agreed that my X-rays showed a well placed and well aligned prosthesis, but thought I might have some loosening of the tibial tray. He admitted he did not have the experience to attempt a revision and referred me to a contract physician at an...
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    TKR Threw my therapist out of my house today

    Brian, I had a TPF3 and fibula fracture of right leg in April 2013, plate and eight screws. Hardware removal June 2014 and TKR in September 2014. I found the entire TKR experience worse than the TPF. I had problems with adhesions and had an MUA in January 2015. Had one month in-home PT and...
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    Revision TKR Knee implant failure.

    Thanks so much to everyone who sent me messages of advice, support and encouragement. Definitely felt like a virtual hug and I needed one. This site is such a godsend to those of us looking for answers, assistance, compassion or just a place to vent. Just sorry I didn't discover it sooner...
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    Revision TKR Knee implant failure.

    My one year post op appointment was today and my OS informed me that my implant had failed and that I was not a candidate for revision surgery. He stated that I was one of the rare one to two percent of TKR patients who suffer acute failure for no apparent reason. Previous blood tests and...

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