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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR

Posted by doodles418 @doodles418, Feb 8, 2023

Has anyone been told their plastic spacer is too thin and should be replaced? My knee has been having all kinds of pain, pinching and burning sensations for months now. Xray shows implants are stable, but the spacer may be too thin and gives me the unstable feeling. Surgeon suggests going in and replacing, but not a fan of surgery. Anyone have it done? Successful? Wished they didn't? Thanks for any comments.

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clw19521805 | @clw19521805 | 5 days ago
In reply to @prawleyn "This is my last entry. I am nearly 8 months out from the poly exchange and..." + (show)
@prawleyn

This is my last entry. I am nearly 8 months out from the poly exchange and still having problems. In short, it didn't work. The doctor recommended starting over again with new parts that include stabilizers. I am facing giving up a lot of stuff in my life unless I can get it better. I have know way of telling if the problem is my knee or the doctor. I am looking for a new doctor to get a fresh set of eyes on it. I am hoping to avoid surgery and I plan to spend this summer fall in the gym and other stuff like steroids. I may have to get a second revision and start over. But I don't see what difference that may make unless someone can figure out why it did not work to start with. Another surgery could also make it worse. I have to be very careful about any new surgeries now I feel. Well good luck to everyone and wish me well!

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I am sorry you have to go through so much to get your knee back. I hope a second opinion will bring new light to your situation.

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