Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine (Expert Forum)
Knee problems
Answered by
Michael L Gross, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Athletic Trauma
Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Hackensack,Westwood - NJ
Questions in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine forum are answered by Michael L. Gross, MD the CEO of Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
Knee problems
by krush54, Oct 07, 2009 10:12AM
I have had 5 knee surgerys over the last 10 yrs. I am in alot on pain do to my knee. From the x rays in will be needing a replacement with in a few years. If I tell the doctor to just replace it will he. I have been told so many good thing things about replace and the big one is NO PAIN. Im 25 years of age I do not no what to do or say?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael L Gross, MD, Oct 10, 2009 10:37AM
, Oct 10, 2009 10:37AMTo: krush54
Total Knee Replacements have limitted longevity, and therefore, it is not advisable to undergo this surgery at your age unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Post Comment
