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3rd knee replacement in a year and a half on same knee
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The fear is that you are a litigious person and there is still uncertainty in doing a revision so they fear that if something goes wrong you will sue.
I don't know an easy way to solve this conundrum. The only thing I can think of is to go to a surgeon and simply describe your problem in non accusatory terms and that you think you may need a revision If you go to a center of excellence in a different location it might help as they are used to folks coming in for fixes -- places like the Mayo Clinic or the Hospital for Special Surgery.
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@steveinarizona I am 57 and had TKA plus 3 revisions, 4 th surgery was explant to hinged implant, all within 14months. I contacted Mayo, after initial surgeon said my only options is amputation or fusion. We had to wait until now, so it would be 1 year since last surgery. I have the super stretchy ligaments, I guess. I received a letter from orthopedic at Mayo Rochester, that they chose to not take my case. I am left with no options except amputation. I am tired of narcotics. All I am able to do is watch tv. Everyone has opinions like sue the doctors, bla bla bla. I just want another opinion on amputation. Now that is gone.