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Knee replacement surgery? how young can it be done?
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You could be 20 year: Knee replacement usually done for older individual but if you have certain disease which make your mobility restricted and have a lot pain could be done early, check with your doctor he will advise you. It is all about the quality of life?
Answered 2/16/2021
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At skeletal maturity: Patients need to finish their bone growth prior to total joint replacement. This is called skeletal maturity. The younger you are, the more likely you are to require revision of some or all of the implants in the future. If you are young and knee replacement is the only option consider partial knee replacement with a system like the makoplasty robotic system or a proven long lasting total knee.
Answered 8/18/2012
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