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If i had persistant cysts that form out the side of my knee replacement and tunnel to the back and in again to the implant is this a defected implant?

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Dr. Kenneth Bramlett answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

concerned!!: I would be most concerned as this is not normal .. Must consider infestion of some type initially and if ruled out needs to be resected and closed

Answered 4/25/2015

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A member asked:

If i had persistant cysts that form out the side of my knee replacement and tunnel to the back and in again to the implant is this a defected implant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Bramlett answered

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