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A member asked:

Delivery job entails lifting 75-150 lbs, walk 6-8 miles, in and out of truck 200 times.had menisectomy, hernia surgery. now tkr.can i still do my job?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Other options: If it is your job that has caused a hernia, a meniscal tear, and the subsequently a need for a knee teplacement, you might want to consider a less rigorous job.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 4/1/2015

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