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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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I had both knees done is 2007 and they have been swollen for about 3 years after the surgery. They are painful if I go up a few steps or if I do a lot of bending l when I pull weeds in my yard and flower garden. I have been to 4 orthopedic surgeons that said lose weight. I have lost weigh and it has not helped. I finally saw a surgeon that said my patella was rubbing on the femur. That was the reason my knees are swollen. He said he could do surgery, but wouldn't guarantee it would be fixed forever. What do you think? Should I have surgery? I'm 72 years old and healthy. Pat
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Hi @pattyp845, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You sound like a very active 72 year old who really loves gardening and flowers. I know from my limited skills that pulling weeds all day can be hard on the knees. The fact that you lost weight should help with your overall health and is one of my goals that I have been working on this year.
Is your concern that the surgeon said he could fix the problem with surgery but it wouldn't last forever? I'm 77 and just had my right knee replaced last year and life is so much better even if I can't get down on my hands and knees like I used to do. If it were me, I would go for it and get it fixed. I have no medical background or training but know that as we get older, body parts wear out. There are things we can control to minimize and reduce the wear and tear of our everyday activities. What is your biggest worry or concern about having the surgery?