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How do i know when i need (or am a candidate for) a replacement knee? i am 49 yrs old and have tibia plateau fx, comminuted patella fx, acl/mcl

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Pain : Pain which interfere with your daily activity or joint instability. Try delay the surgery unless you have to.

Answered 7/1/2014

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