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My 73 year old mother needs knee replacement, is this a successful operation?
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Very much so: Great results up to 30 or so years great results. Requires significant motivation and physical therapy. Antibiotics and anticoagulants can decrease risk of infection and clots, respectively.
Answered 10/17/2012
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