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What are consequences of waiting to get a knee replacement?

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Pain and swelling: Possible progression of deformity as well. Range of motion and strength must be maintained while waiting. If you can tolerate the pain, then there should be no rush to knee replacement.

Dr Michalski and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2016

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