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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 16 10:20am | Replies (76)

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@prawleyn

Hi I joined the group because I am also facing a TKR spacer replacement surgery. I am 1 year out from the TKR and have stability issues walking. I can walk fine but the muscles fatigue after time. The knee has felt unsteady or wobbly since I could really walk on it. The doctor said this would be a spacer replacement only - nothing more. It sounds like that surgery is not too bad, but I am really worried about infection. Does anyone know if that is more of a potential problem going back into the joint? What about actual surgery time? Were you on a walker and for how long? What about driving? Anyone wonder why the spacer was too small to start with? How do they select the spacer?

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I too have same issue and concerns. I am not sure why this happened. I am 1 yr now since the TKR and very anxious as to what to do. Is surgery necessary? Can strengthening muscles help instead of doing surgery?

Did you get a second opinion?

Would like to know what your decision was