Yolandamamula
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I had an appointment with my orthopedic surgeon today. Apparently, my xray showed a knock knee deformity, which is probably from the arthritis. The surgeon told me that only about 10 percent of knee replacement patients have a knock knee deformity and that a replacement surgery for this deformity runs a higher risk of nerve damage that could result in foot drop. Are there any other "knock knees" out there who have had replacements? Has nerve damage been a problem? The wait for surgery is over a year, so I have plenty of time to weigh my options. I received cortisone injections which, hopefully, will buy me some time to strengthen the area. But I am concerned that surgery could leave me worse off.
I am also wonder whether the knock knees may be a structural deformity I have had in a relatively mild form all my life. I was severely pidgeon toed as a child and never grew out of that. If I am not paying attention, I still in-toe. Perhaps this has something to do with knock knees.
Would a second opinion be in order>
Thank you so much,
Yolanda
I am also wonder whether the knock knees may be a structural deformity I have had in a relatively mild form all my life. I was severely pidgeon toed as a child and never grew out of that. If I am not paying attention, I still in-toe. Perhaps this has something to do with knock knees.
Would a second opinion be in order>
Thank you so much,
Yolanda