Had TKR revision due to recalled replacement

@steveinarizona What actually happened is that I was not supposed to get that type of joint. They didn’t realize it until they looked at my 3 month e ray. So no cement because they had planned on using the joint that is not supposed to be glued in. 5 months now and it seems to be holding. I had planned on playing PB at 6 months. Now I will push that out to 1 year if it doesn’t fail before then.

Could be. We will have to wait for the @davidduster340 to respond to know.

No, both joint where supposed to be press fit. They didn’t realize the wrong joint was put in until weeks later. That’s why they didn’t use cement .

My husband was having a problem getting his knee straight. He used a 5 gallon collapsible plastic water jug we had for camping. He sat in a chair with his leg out to a folding chair and placed the water jug on his knee. Started at a gallon and increased the water each day. That really helped getting his knee/leg out straight. Then did the same for his second TKR. My problem is the opposite, getting it to bend!

@daviduster340 This is definitely malpractice. You don't know if it will fail in the future and you will need revision surgery.

I would demand a written indemnification for any future knee related issues on that leg. This should include surgery, medication, additional physicians, and physical therapy. Have your personal attorney review the agreement or even better, draft it.

If they refuse, sue the incompetent bastards.

@lazygirl6 Had TKR one year ago. I’m still experiencing some extreme shots of pain and find it difficult to walk without discomfort most of the time. Pain doctor has now suspected RSD since I have experienced RSD twice before. I am currently being treated for RSD following a broken wrist. I have had two nerve blocks for that condition.
If it ain’t one thing it’s another!😵
Now, I am a proponent of spinal cord stimulator therapy, and you might want to look into that.
WHAT brand of TKR was used? Interesting 🤔

@irenesara You have described my problem with TKR post surgical. The difference- -I’m one year out. Anxious to hear about defective parts 😮 I was.unaware of these problems.

I had TKR 2018. NOW, recall and trying to decide on Revision or wait? Knee is always somewhat swollen. On scale of 1 to 10, my discomfort is about 2, real pain some tines a 3, maybe 5. Im 80 years old and in pretty good shape. My question is do my symptoms justify revision including rehab?

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Exactect was the company who manufactured my improperly manufactured knee devise.

@george12345 What an difficult situation to find yourself in, revision is no fun. In 2011 my implants were recalled - not my knee, but my hips. They were recalled due to danger of metal poisoning. In my case I was young (under 65), my pain was always at a 5 or higher, and I had symptoms from the metallosis, so the decision to revise was easy.

Based on your description, I would have a LONG talk with a surgeon who does a lot of revisions about the risks versus benefits of revision.

One thing to consider - chronic inflammation (as evidenced by the swelling & pain) is very hard on your entire body, and could cause you to develop other problems, or age faster. If you are generally active and in good health, you might want to avoid that scenario.

It might help to keep a journal for a month, recording pain and swelling levels each day, and noting the days' activities, to see how often it really is flaring, and maybe even whether it is getting worse.

Will the manufacturer cover the costs of revision and rehab, including any help you might need during that time?