Mylexigirl
junior member
Hi all.i have a question,I have been getting cortozone shots now for a year and a half in my right knee.i know I need a total knee replacement ( iam petrified of pain meds and any kind of surgery) although the shots work for about 3 months I know that this is not going to get any better. On Monday I saw my orthopedic dr for yet another shot I did ask him how long after the cortozone can I get a total knee replacement? He said 6 weeks.now I know that iam not a doctor ...but that seems a little to soon as I feel I would be at risk for infection. Can anyone give me some information on this? Also the Dr is affiliated with the hospital for special surgery in New York City, which is suppose to be a very good hospital. So I would think that he would know what he is talking about. Any help would be appreciated.