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One knee replacement and will never have another one!
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Yes, I did get a second opinion from a wonerful orthopedic dr from Mass General Hospital in Boston MA. He suggested looking into a “genicular ablation” where the nerves around the knee are numbed and it frees you of pain. The nerves do regenerate over time so the procedure can be done several times. The procedure is geared to people who just do not want to go through a second knee replacement, or where the cortisone or gel shots just don’t work any longer. I am going to look into it but I have to make sure that it is covered by my insurance before I make a decision. At this point, I will do anything to relieve my left knee on this bone on bone pain!
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@mabfp3 I didn’t know that there were two different surgeries for shoulder replacement. I taught elementary school for many years and worked with a teacher who, after retirement, had to have a shoulder replacement. I think that it was a “regular shoulder replacement” (not reverse). She made out very well………had to go to PT for a while……but she completely healed and felt much better. Wishing you all the best with your decision. Be sure to. Get a second opinion from another orthopedic dr.