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Revision Knee Surgery

Posted by george12345 @george12345, 6 hours ago

Revision knee surgery at 80 years old? Anyone info would be appreciated.

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steveinarizona | @steveinarizona | 5 hours ago

I don't think age by itself should be a problem. I am an 81 YO and had my TKR at 80 without problems. I would make sure the surgeon uses regional anesthesia, not general and is an experienced revision surgeon. For example, my incredible surgeon spends about 20% of his time doing revisions of other surgeons' work.

If the 80 year old has other health issues, such as a heart condition, that could change the outlook.

Just make the revision surgeon search a thorough one. Whether an original TKR, a partial, or a revision, finding an extraordinary surgeon can produce great results.

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george12345 | @george12345 | 2 hours ago
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I don't think age by itself should be a problem. I am an 81 YO and had my TKR at 80 without problems. I would make sure the surgeon uses regional anesthesia, not general and is an experienced revision surgeon. For example, my incredible surgeon spends about 20% of his time doing revisions of other surgeons' work.

If the 80 year old has other health issues, such as a heart condition, that could change the outlook.

Just make the revision surgeon search a thorough one. Whether an original TKR, a partial, or a revision, finding an extraordinary surgeon can produce great results.

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@steveinarizona //// thank you for your recomendations

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