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Knee revision
A generic term. It is a surgery to correct a previous knee surgery that has failed. Typically associated with joint replacement.
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: knee revision?
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A 44-year old asked:
How many knee revisions can you have done on the same leg before it needs to be amputated?
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A 38-year old asked:
Does it hurt to get a knee revision surgery done?
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A member asked:
How common is it for someone to need a knee revision surgery?
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A 32-year old asked:
What to do if i had a knee replacement and knee revision, but still have pain. Why?
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A 55-year old male asked:
Upon knee revision if plastic and metal particles are found from worn out prosthesis is there cause for concern?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Had a knee revision almost two years ago. For the last week it has felt tight and itchy with sporatic dull pains. I'm worried.
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A 54-year old female asked:
I had total knee revision March. By end April kneecap subluxes. Cause and treatment now.? In brace medial side pull
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A 68-year old male asked:
Had a knee revision after infection from TKR surgery. Have been diagnosed as irritated IT band. Have been doing stretching, exercise, and massage to control pain. After several months still have some residual pain that wakes me at night. Any suggestio
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A 66-year old female asked:
About 5 months ago I had knee revision surgery. Last night one of my Maine Coon cats attacked me rather badly when I was trying to medicate her, drawing blood via teeth and nails. I understand that this could have serious implications? What do I do?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I had a below the knee amputation. I have a blister like spot that oozes a little blood & won't heal. My vascular surgeon is talking above the knee revision. Is this necessary for a smal blister that just seems like it needs more skin over it. I have good
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A female asked:
What is the healing time for a knee replacement revision?
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A 47-year old asked:
Strengthening muscles after total knee replacement revision, what to do?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Had both knees replaced, then a revision on one. Three surgeries 12 months. I have no strength or stability in my knees. What exercises are best?
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A 58-year old female asked:
How long will my knee swell after a revision of a revision that was badly inflamed to begin with and a nerve block was unsuccessful before the surgery?
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A 53-year old female asked:
How long do total knee replacements last for an active 45 year old before a revision is needed ?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Had tkr now I have to have revision on 19th what pt should I do to make sure i don't get stiff again and keep my knee straight now it is bend ?
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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 34-year old asked:
I was just wondering how bad is revision surgery on a total knee?
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A 41-year old asked:
Recovery time from ACL revision surgery on knee?
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A 30-year old asked:
Can you tell me about a revision of a total knee replacement?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it typical for my knee to buckle after ACL revision surgery?
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A 38-year old asked:
What to do if i had right hip revision in feb now I am having severe knee and leg pains, is this normal?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is the recovery time from ACL revision surgery. This will be 5th surgery on knee, microfracture 5 month's ago.?
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A member asked:
I have had all of my main joints replaced or revision. In the last 4 years. Now have popping, clicking and grinding in my replaced knee. Thoughts?
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A 57-year old female asked:
I hadd knee replacement 3 months ago then had two manipulations my leg is stiff can not bend or straighten leg may need revision or arthroscopy what ?
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A 57-year old female asked:
My knee is stiff it will not bend or straighten out form knee replacement i wear brace but it wont help i must have revision or arthroscopy also pt?
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A 46-year old male asked:
I had a meniscectomy a year ago for a painful right knee meniscus tear. My knee still hurts and pops. Do i need to have a revision? I had to pay cash.
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A 45-year old female asked:
Total knee replacement because of mrsa, i may need a revision because of reoccurring cyst, will 2nd time be as hard? No infection now 1st is cemented
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A 45-year old female asked:
How is hematopoietic marrow revision seen on an MRI of the knee treated. And my mother has a hx of sarcoidosis. Could this mean I may have it has well?
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