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My ortho dr recommends i have tka. how long does the replacement parts last now? wasn't it 10-15 years before? my dr says it lasts till 30 years now.
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TKA: I would listen to my orthopedic surgeon or get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon that dips in a different group.
Answered 2/19/2015
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