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Total knee replacement (TKR) complications with PD?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Mar 24 8:20am | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Hi @jackcol315 - sounds like you are asking good questions about the combination of a total knee replacement with Parkinson's disease. That seems wise.
A few Mayo Clinic Connect members who may know about having a total knee replacement when you have PD are @trouble4343 @gamatthews03 @jdb. @hopeful33250 @sillyblone also may have some thoughts.
jackcol315, are your doctors suggesting you go forward with a replacement now, or wait till more symptoms arise? Were they concerned about the surgery with your Parkinson's?
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@lisalucier
They suggested to go forward with planning immediately. I opted for bortizone shot and physio as an initial step. Cortisone has had little benefit . Do now am reconsidering. Have yet to inquire Drs view of PD related concerns .
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@lisalucier
Drs are suggesting my wife schefuled the surgery now. In the Canadian system there is a wait time of often more than a year for this “elective” procedure. At the time of the consultation they did not mention any concern re PD. Both the primary care Dr and orthopedic specialist recommended surgery.