A member asked:

My father is suffering from severe knee joint pain and the doctor thinks he needs a joint replacemet.is it safe?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Its safe: If you are considering a total knee arthroplasty or total joint replacement, you must have a severe knee problem if you have tried all conservative measures and continue to have pain with difficulty ambulation you may need the procedure it is a safe procedure, but like all surgeries has risks which must be evaluated and discussed prior to the operation.

Answered 2/19/2013

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