A member asked:

I had a total knee replacement 8 yrs ago & was pain free until yesterday & now i have pain in that knee again & did not do anything that would have hu?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

TKA: Component loosening, plastic wear, fracture, and infection are the most common causes for late failure.

Answered 12/9/2013

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