tempgal
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Hi --
I'm writing this for my husband because he does not use computers.
His total knee replacements are now 14 and 17 years old. He is concerned that he is approaching the wear-out period for the older one but he is not sure what the symptoms are.
Is there anyone out there who has had a subsequent knee replacement or repair of the first who can describe the symptoms that brought you to that point? Husband says that he feels a tingling but no actual pain.
Note that I mentioned replacement or repair. The orthopedic surgeon who did the first two said that he occasionally repaired TKRs where only part had worn. However, the orthopedic surgeon in the community where we live now says that he does not do repairs, only another total replacement.
Would appreciate hearing of your experiences.
Thanks.
I'm writing this for my husband because he does not use computers.
His total knee replacements are now 14 and 17 years old. He is concerned that he is approaching the wear-out period for the older one but he is not sure what the symptoms are.
Is there anyone out there who has had a subsequent knee replacement or repair of the first who can describe the symptoms that brought you to that point? Husband says that he feels a tingling but no actual pain.
Note that I mentioned replacement or repair. The orthopedic surgeon who did the first two said that he occasionally repaired TKRs where only part had worn. However, the orthopedic surgeon in the community where we live now says that he does not do repairs, only another total replacement.
Would appreciate hearing of your experiences.
Thanks.