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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR
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@dbduffer
I have spoken to my well qualified surgeon and he does not think that just replacing the spacer with a larger spacer will work to my benefit. He would not do that. I would like ti find someone who would do that surgery. Like you said, 50/50. ? Rather try that first prior to Revision, 3+ hr surgery, plus a tuff rehab for a 80 year old man.
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@george12345
It was my decision to try the insert replacement only as I did not want to do a full revision.
My surgeon pointed out that it was only a 50-50 chance of working, but I made the decision.
In hindsight, which is more clear , I should’ve done the full revision the first time around.
Best of luck to you and a successful outcome.