Knee replacement
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage within the knee joint is replaced by a combination of metal and polyethylene (high-grade medical plastic). The surgery is indicated for patients with severe arthritis and disabling pain that has failed to respond to non-operative or conservative care.
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A 38-year old asked:
What do you advise if i had a knee replacement and now my knee dosent ben t?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I had a medisic knee repair 1 yr ago and since then I have been in constant pain can't do the simplest thing do u think i could get knee replacement?
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A 43-year old female asked:
On june 10 th I have knee replacement. My knee doesn't respond as well as i expect. It doesn't flex enough. I will have knee manipulation. What is this?
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When is a knee replacement recommended?
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Symptoms of a loosened knee replacement?
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How long for recovery knee replacement?
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A 89-year old female asked:
How old is too old for a knee replacement?
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What's the normal age for knee replacement?
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A 30-year old asked:
Does wearing shorts lead to knee replacement?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it possible to die from a knee replacement?
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What is relieve pain after a knee replacement?
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A 56-year old female asked:
How can you know if you need a knee replacement?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Knee replacement exercise at 1 year what is best?
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A 68-year old female asked:
When do you know a knee replacement is indicated?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is a knee replacement categorized as a disability?
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A 51-year old male asked:
Knee replacement pain after one year is this normal?
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A 32-year old asked:
Knee replacement, can u still do normal stuff like surf?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement?
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A 42-year old asked:
What can be done to relieve pain after a knee replacement?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are consequences of waiting to get a knee replacement?
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A 48-year old asked:
What can I do to stop worrying about a full knee replacement?
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A 57-year old male asked:
How will I know when I need a revision on my knee replacement ?
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A 59-year old asked:
How soon can I expect to drive after a double knee replacement ?
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A 40-year old asked:
Husband had knee replacement it went bad. What are our options now?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the chances of going from a partial to a full knee replacement?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Should i still be having pain 4 months after bilateral knee replacement?
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A 23-year old asked:
How long is a person typically immobile after getting a double knee replacement?
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A 43-year old asked:
What would experts say about age of the oldest recipient of a full knee replacement?
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A 34-year old asked:
I am in serious need of a knee replacement i only have ss insurance is this possible?
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A 30-year old asked:
What to if I am having a knee replacement soon and i was just wondering what to expect?
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