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Truth about Total Knee Replacements
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 13, 2025 | Replies (225)Comment receiving replies
Knees don't always feel better after a TKR. According to my Sports Med Orthopedic doc, 25% of TKR patients are unsatisfied with the surgery. Unfortunately, I'm one of them. I'm five years post surgery and have had nothing but more pain with mine. I have a torn (or completely ruptured) quadricep tendon, bursitis and possible nerve damage from the femoral block. Walking is more painful now than before the surgery. Thankfully, I'm in the minority. But it is a big surgery, so give it plenty of consideration before moving forward.
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@diana61 I hate this for you…
My wife who has been a fit, healthy woman started having some pain about 4 years ago had TKR SURGERY 3 years ago per the advice from a local surgeon who she previously worked for and respected
After the completed the procedure he came out to discuss that he straightened her knee somewhat. She has always had slightly bowed knees and I don’t believe that any of the bow was caused by arthritis so I feel from what I’ve learned is that the knee replacement should mirror the other knees natural alignment as much as possible
After 3 years she hates her new knee as it always hurts, CLICKS,
TIGHT BAND FEELING, TINGLING IN TOES, BASICALLY MISERABLE DUE TO PAIN
As many experience , her surgeon says everything is fine and dismissed her concerns
She feels like she’ll be miserable the rest of her life and no one can do anything to help (