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I need a TKR: Do I do it, or go as long as I can?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 17 6:38am | Replies (125)
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@marystaples1947

Have you heard of PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection? My knee was very painful with a good deal of bone on bone. My orthopedic doctor used 50 ml of my own blood, spun it in a centrifuge then injected the 7ml of plasma into my knee. It worked wonders. The only downside is that Medicare does not cover it yet. I paid $750 for the procedure and was told the benefit should last 1-3 years. At 75, I choose to have this done annually if needed rather than have surgery to replace my knee.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 13, 2023

Welcome @marystaples1947, Prior to my TKR, I tried to get a PRP injection but I discussed it with the surgeon and was told my knee was too far gone with damage from degenerative arthritis. Prior to that I had a few steroid injections that were helpful for the pain. I wished I was a candidate for it at the time as I think it would have been worth a try.

There is another discussion you might be interested in:
--- PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prp-platelet-rich-plasma-injection/.

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