Re: Re: knee REPLACEMENT FRUSTRATION

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I stand with those who are not findiing the ortho who will replace a knee

knowing it is needed but because we are not of age won't do it! I have

suffered now with my lft knee 2yrs, prior it has been operated on x2 and nothing

left but to replace, yet he won't do it, I am to young 51. I have had the

injections in it done PT to help but it is just shot,and bone on bone he agrees

it will have to be replaced but not till I am older. So on top of fibro pain

have this that takes away from one of the few enjoyments I have walking, last

time I walked, I thought I would not get back! I worked in the healthfield, and

know what is on with these surgeries, they are lasting longer then 10yrs ago. I

am not one to just want it done as for something to do, I have risks each time i

have surgery of any kind, I have had a DVT, and a pulmonary embolism so don't go

into this easily but just think if my outcome is that is has to be done

eventually, why not now, I am at a better age

to get around after for blood flow etc. So shame on these Ortho's who won't

touch anyone until they are old. Sharon

--- In , " bitsysguest " <pmandell@...>

wrote:

>GINA I HAD KNEE REPLACEMENTS AT THE AGE OF 18 & 19YRS OF AGE.I HAVE A

AWESOME ORTHO IN SAN ANTONIO,TX. & I HAVE BEEN SEEING HIM SINCE I WAS

17YRS OLD..HE WAS THE ONE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO WALK AGAIN

WITHOUT SEVERE PAIN.I WAS UP & AT EM THE NEXT DAY,YES IT WAS KINDA

PAINFUL BUT IVE HAD WORSE PAIN BEFORE IN MY LIFE.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

IT THE REPLACEMENTS NOW R SO MUCH MORE ADVANCE!!!! MELYNDA

>

> ,

>

> Thanks so much for this advice! I saw a second doctor today and

what a difference! The

> recommendation is still joint replacement but with such optimism

and encouragement. I

> will probably schedule the surgery for July immediately after my

son's wedding. I feel so

> hopeful!

> What a gift this group and you are!!

> Pat

>

>

> --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@>

wrote:

> >

> > Pat,

> >

> > I would seek another opinion about your knee.

> >

> >

> > Not an MD

> >

> >

> > > [ ] knee joint replacement

> > >

> > > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I

have been

> > told that I now

> > > need a

> > > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon

says that

> > they do

> > > not like

> > > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I

am

> > frustrated and

> > > anxious

> > > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the

knee surgery

> > and the

> > > timing of it?

> > > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> > >

> > > Thanks for the help!

> > > Pat

> > >

> >

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