Left Knee OsteoArthritis
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Is it time to have surgery on my left knee?In the last three months i am not able to put any weight on my left knee.It is very painful and i have noticed some swelling,october 31,1996 i had a RTK replacement.I have had no problems with it,my doctor told me eventually i would have to have the left knee replaced.At that time the right knee was worse.I keep up with the latest technology and surgeries concerning the knee,my understanding is their is a procedure where you do not have to replace the entire knee only the part that is damaged.And the hospital and rehab.time is less,Iworked in orthopedics for 8 years here and at the U.S.Army hospital in Germany.What is the name of the new procedure?Can you give me some information about the surgery? |
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There are many "partial" knee replacements that replace only one of the damaged compartments. A highly advertised one is called the "unispacer". Most orthopedic surgeons have limited enthusiasm for these procedures except in a very select group of patients. This is because most patients have more than one compartment involved and need a total joint replacement. I would seek a formal orthopedic opinion to see if you are a candidate. |
Last update: 11:33 PM Sunday, April 22, 2007
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