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Had tkr 2 years ago has not been right from beginning. this past year i was told.it.is lose. is there any options other than another total knee?

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Dr. Allan Tissenbaum answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not really: The looseness will progress and may make a revision more difficult, so a revision is truly the best option

Answered 8/3/2014

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