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Question: I know that there is a prosthetic femur, is there a surgery that would transplant a donor femur? My right knee (on the hip less leg) is right behind my left as far as replacement. 60 years old. No cancer, no infection, healthy otherwise. I sure would like to walk again. Maybe a orthopedic “super surgeon “ will read this.
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Dear rayban33, you should consider a knee replacement....my sister had one and is walking good now. Good luck!
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Hello....I read both your comments. I'm so sorry you are having so much pain and I hope you can get that under control. I just saw my Orthopedic Surgeon in Michigan yesterday for my "good leg" that now has severe arthritis and torn lateral meniscus. My left Girdlestone leg is doing very well and feels so strong with no pain. I'm going to try some HA gel injections in my Right knee and he also measured me for an "off loader knee brace" to wear when I want to be more active. He said it helps for some people and not for others. My Ins should cover at least part of the cost, so we'll see. He wants to avoid any surgery at all costs due to the extent of damage in my Girdlestone leg and infection. I do daily strengthening exercises for both my legs and also ride an exercise bike for 8 miles a day which helps a lot. I take Meloxicam 7.5mg twice daily and OTC Tylenol as needed some days. I'm happy to say at age 72, I sleep like a teenager most nights and thank God for that. I hope you can find some relief for your pain and get better sleep......Cindy