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Knee replacement with metal rod above knee
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Hello there, I’m in desperate need to have total knee replacement due to degenerative osteoarthritis, medial miniscus (sp) tear, and horrible pain but I keep putting it off because I have a rod, 2 pins and 2 screws in my femur due to a car accident. So I wondered if anyone has went through this or what the process it? It may or may not matter, but the rod has been in for 21 years. I have had therapy, laprascopic surgery to clean it out, steroid shots and silicone injections all done with no relief. Thanks so much!
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Ooshaleigh, your situation was
eerily similar to mine! I desperately need a total knee replacement in my left knee, but have been postponing it primarily because I have a rod, pins and screws in my left femur due to a car accident in 2000. My surgeon believes he will not have to remove the rod to complete the TKR, but has acknowledged that the possibility exists. I am no stranger to joint replacements as I have rheumatoid arthritis and have previously had my right knee replaced and my right shoulder replaced twice. My left shoulder also needs a reverse shoulder replacement.
I would really like to hear from anyone who has had a knee replacement with a metal rod, or any advice about my situation in general. My knee surgery is scheduled for September 13th.
Thanks so much!
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Hi @ooshaleigh and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I know that @skeleton recently posted in our Neuropathy group about bike riding and that they had 3 femur breaks, titanium rod in each femur, plus a trapped nerve at the perineal. Perhaps they can share their experience with you. @skeleton have you had any knee issues with your rod and pins?
@ooshaleigh, Have you talked to a physician about your options yet?