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Lingering issues 16 months after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 9, 2022 | Replies (15)
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@manmtn

Thanks for your reply. Internet research has indicated that yes, Titanium CAN oxidize and produce "particles" of pain causing materials. It is recommended that I have some fluid removed from the joint area (using a hypodermic needle) and see if it is "dark colored". IF SO, that indicates the Titanium is indeed "flaking off"! Unfortunately, trying to convince MY local orthopedic doctor to do is going to be difficult, he just wants to keep trying different drugs to stop the pain! Alton

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JK | @contentandwell | Feb 6, 2021

@manmtn I have given up on the local doctors around me, I’ve heard too many tales of woe, and I have a couple myself. I live in southern NH, about 55 miles north of Boston, so I go to Mass General or Brigham and Womens for just about everything beyond my PCP. Is it possible for you to go to a major medical center? If not I think you should at least consider getting a second opinion from a different doctor who is not affiliated with the same hospital as your current orthopedist - that’s important.

It’s just seems way too coincidental to have the problem in both knees unless it is the prosthesis. Your own research indicates that it can be a problem.
JK

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