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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 30 10:41am | Replies (79)
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@bacbaa

I know it’s been some time since you posted here but I’m hoping that you’ll see this message and can give me some information about your revision. A little over 13 months ago, I had a total knee replacement and probably about four months ago. I started having a lot of clicking and pain. When I move my knee from side to side, there’s a clunking clicking sound. Walking, driving, and sleeping are all uncomfortable again. The doctor thinks the spacer is too small and wants to do a revision surgery to swap out the spacer and put a new one in. I’m just not up for the revision, but I also am starting to have a lot of pain in my hip because my gate is off. Did you find that you had pain and other parts of your body due to your gait being off?

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cathymw | @cathymw | Sep 4 9:42am

It’s awful going through something like this and not knowing the right direction.
I would definitely seek a second opinion. Your insurance may pay for it. They will want current imaging.

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prawleym | @prawleyn | Sep 7 8:43am

There have been developments regarding my knee. A new doctor has found the cause of the problem and it is infection. I don't know for sure but I believe this was from the revision. Either way, I now regret going forward with this revision - even with a second, concurring opinion. My advice, FWIW, now is to STOP and get testing done before any revision! The original doctor never mentioned testing. I found a new, more modern doctor and he found the cause. I reached out to a clinic known for orthopedic excellence and they would not see me because I had this revision. I am glad I have found some care as many doctors shy away from these problems. In the end I look at this as a positive. I have been struggling with this one for almost 2 years. Now that we know what the problem is I am very confident that this knee will improve significantly. I am going to be okay. Good luck all!

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