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TKR is a gamble

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 5 4:16pm | Replies (24)

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@heyjoe415

You're correct ouch. I misread your original post and for that I apologize. I still wouldn't give up on PT, or better, find a trainer with a degree in kinesiology at a good gym. Preferably, do both. Please don't give up.

And for all of you who have had bad outcomes from TKR due to a bad surgeon, or a surgeon's mistake, or other considerations mostly out of your control, I am truly sorry.

For those considering a TKR, research and find a good surgeon who commits to follow-up visits. If you need to lose weight, hold off on the surgery until your weight is down to what your surgeon recommends. (I was about 20 lbs overweight at 5'11" when I had the TKRs and I managed fine. Now I am at normal weight, largely because the TKRs allowed me to get back to the gym. When I suggest losing weight, be reasonable with yourself.) If you smoke - quit (I did, a side benefit). And finally and most important, get your leg muscles in shape pre-surgery and do all of the post-op rehab.

Sorry again ouch. I wish you the best. Just please don't give up.

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What part of "Please do not reply" don't you understand. This is not a game of who has the last word. You keep repeating yourself about standard recommendations. If you had a good TKR I'm happy for you, but don't dismiss the FACT that there are many with problems. As you say, there is risk, and any risk is a GAMBLE. You are now blocked!