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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 16 10:20am | Replies (76)
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@pattymk

I was a 6 years out of a tkr and my knee was becoming loose feeling like it was going to give out. The surgeon suggested a larger spacer since the implant still looked good. The surgery was successful and my knee feels nice and tight. It’s been 6 years and all’s well. So glad it was done.

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WK | @williekeen | Mar 10 4:59pm

So glad you replied. I am only one yr but the dr said I stretches the muscles too much.. not sure if that was the real answer or if he didn’t put in the right size of plastic spacer..
how was your re overt? I am worried to go back into same decision and infection

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grangranpbb | @grangranpbb | Mar 22 8:10am

I am scheduled to have thicker spacer replacement in April. I had total knee replacement revision about 2 1/2 years ago. My knee will all of the sudden swell, severe pain and I am unable to put weight on it for a few days. I can’t lift my leg when this happens. I am in some pain everyday, some days worse than others. I am tired and not in good health. I am praying this will really help.

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