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Hip & knee pain -- when to consider joint replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 29, 2012 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I have 2 total knee replacements. One of them is 21 years old, the other one is 5 years old. I LOVE my knee replacements. No pain, straight legs, full range of motion. Pain level is what drives most people to replacements. As for waiting for advancements, don't bother, this surgery has evolved greatly and is very, very effective. Rehab is extremely painful but MUST be completed to get the full benefit. You don't need to keep suffering. My surgeon came from the Mayo Clinic!! Use a surgeon that only does knees. Good luck
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My doctor did a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He currently practices in NYC at Insall Scott Kelly (ISK). His name is William J. Long. He actually did my right hip (very good results). When I read back my Post I realized I mispoke. My knee surgeon is W. Norman Scott of Insall Scott Kelly....he's always been in NYC. I'm sorry they're not local for you. Find a surgeon who only does knees. I think it's really important.
Good Luck!
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I really appreciate it!
You're welcome. My replacements have improved the quality of my life greatly. I've had degenerative arthritis since I was a teenager and have suffered some level of chronic pain most of my adult life. Since I'm an active person, it was either replacements or pain killers. I didn't want to be a drug addict!!
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Would you be willing to share the name of your doctor at the Mayo Clinic who did your replacement.? Thanks!