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Truth about Total Knee Replacements
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 26 1:17pm | Replies (126)Comment receiving replies
I've been lucky to have successful TKR's on both knees, and while I agree with a lot of the comments in the first post, I will say that my scars after 2 yr and almost 1 yr separate surgeries are negligible, just a thin pale hairline down the center of the knee. I won't scare anyone if I wear shorts!
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Many of us may come from a place of personal suffering with needing to have surgery. We need to be mindful of the world around us and that includes people who are trying to help (surgeons and doctors) who are highly trained but may only be able to address very specific concerns. As patients (humans) we can do more to improve outcomes by taking the initiative to ask questions (keep it simple) invest in complementary means of improving our personal lives.
Well the way I feel is “ who really cares how it looks“ I have had 6 surgery ‘s on one knee. I broke it at 18 had my 3rd surgery at 40 TKR lasted 20 years. 4th at 60 still have it. Looking at another one. Doctor says it going to very hard
As far of looking good it really doesn’t matter it’s about the pain.
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I have a very nice scar as well...and 63* flexion! Hindsight is 20/20, but knowing what I know now, would have prevented me getting tkr. I am only 12 weeks out but I have gone backwards from day one and do not recommend this surgery to anyone. Had both hips done 17/13 years ago with zero glitches. Getting old is NOT for sissies!