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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 27, 2021 | Replies (618)
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@debbraw

Hi @annahanna - I'm so sorry you are experiencing so much problems with your TKR recovery and other issues. I'm wondering if you've been able to get a second opinion? If someone is suggesting amputation, I would definitely look into other options even if it meant getting second or third opinions. Would you be able to find another orthopedic practice in your area?

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annahanna | @annahanna | Apr 11, 2019

Debbra,
Thank you for your response! Within the last 14 years, I’ve scheduled appointments & had routine treatment from at least 15+ orthopedic surgeons.
Last year I was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for another evaluation of my failed knee surgeries. The diagnosis & suggestive treatment was another knee surgery which was a referred to as a “hinged knee replacement”. I did much research & learned that the longevity of this type of knee replacement is only 2-3 years, then amputation would be the next surgery. No great hopes from that orthopedic surgeon evaluation.
I am currently a patient of a new orthopedic surgeon & although he is amazing, my choices for any additional knee surgeries would be a hinged replacement, fuse my knee completely straight, or amputation.
Actually, all three of these choices will not improve my ambulation or overall pain - so I’m quite discouraged, to say the least.

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