New member here. I'll be having PKR soon. L knee. Medial replacement.
60 years old. Very active. Play 3 hours of pickleball 6 days a week year round.
It seems to me some people here encourage Bonesmart members to avoid PKR. They indicate PKR doesn’t last and revision surgery to TKR is very often necessary shortly after PKR.
This is diametrically opposed to the experience of my friends (about 12 of them) who have had PKR. Most of my friends’ PKR knees are doing well 5+ years after the surgery.
In case my anecdotal information from my friends is not accurate, I’d like to hear from more members who have had long term success with PKR.
I would also like to hear statistics on failure/success ratios and a more comprehensive explanation as to why Bonesmart does not advocate PKR.
Thank you
60 years old. Very active. Play 3 hours of pickleball 6 days a week year round.
It seems to me some people here encourage Bonesmart members to avoid PKR. They indicate PKR doesn’t last and revision surgery to TKR is very often necessary shortly after PKR.
This is diametrically opposed to the experience of my friends (about 12 of them) who have had PKR. Most of my friends’ PKR knees are doing well 5+ years after the surgery.
In case my anecdotal information from my friends is not accurate, I’d like to hear from more members who have had long term success with PKR.
I would also like to hear statistics on failure/success ratios and a more comprehensive explanation as to why Bonesmart does not advocate PKR.
Thank you
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