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My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
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What causes a mushy material to form around a total knee replacement and cause it to fail?
i have knocking in the knee after total knee replacement is this normal
Can a bronchitis or sinus infection cause infection of a total knee replacement?
No
I have to have a knee replacement. I want to know if there are other options to treat the problem instead of a surgery.?
Why do you have to have a knee replacement? We can't help you if you don't tell us what the cause of the problem is. There may be options for you, especially if the reason for knee replacement is pain (due to arthritis, etc).
What are the 15 things no one tells you about knee replacements?
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. In other words, Total knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure where parts of knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. Call 03 94284128
Why are there more potential complications after a partial knee replacement than a total knee replacement?
During a partial knee replacement you can see less of the knee, so aligning the implant is more difficult, if this is wrong, it will cause bigger problems. Also the remaining condyle can then deteriorate (naturally), needing a full replacement,
Could a knee replacement cause neuropathy?
It did with me. I think it was caused by the femoral nerve block
How good is attune knee replacement?
The attune knee replacement is the newest innovated, type of knee replacement. The attune knee replacement is so good that is provides more mobility and it eases the unstable feeling most all patients have with any other type of knee replacement.
What is a knee replacment?
Knee joint replacement involves replacing part or all of a knee joint that has been damaged or worn away with a prosthesis (new joint made of metal and plastic) to reduce pain and improve function.There are two types of knee joint replacement:1) Partial Knee Replacement - where only one side of the knee joint is removed and replaced with a metal and plastic prosthesis. It is sometimes known as a Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR) or Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty2) Total Knee Replacement - all the bone and cartilage at the bottom of the thigh bone (femur) and at the top of the shin bone (tibia) are removed. The entire knee joint is then replacement with a prosthesis (implant) made of metal and plastic. Also known as a TKR or Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Can you kneel after a knee replacement?
It's a question of pain, if you can take the pain of the metal digging into you ligament then yes. sometimes, kneeling is impossible due to where the knee replacement is and you cannot bend you leg properly.
How can I find out which knee replacement I received?
How can I find what knee replacement was used for my surgery?
What could cause numbness in a foot after knee replacement surgery?
It is a common aspect of knee replacement surgery and will last for different times for different people. Keep your doctor and therapist informed and all should well.
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement?
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement on the same knee?
