Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Expert Forum
Knee problems
About This Forum:

Questions in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine forum are answered by Michael L. Gross, MD the CEO of Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

Font Size:
A
A
A
Background:
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank Blank

Knee problems

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?
Related Discussions
700223_tn?1318169294
Total Knee Replacements have limitted longevity, and therefore, it is not advisable to undergo this surgery at your age unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Blank
Continue discussion Blank
Go
MedHelp Health Answers
Blank
Pain Tracker
Track location and severity
Start Tracking Now
Blank
Exercise Tracker
Log your exercise
Start Tracking Now
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1349564002
Blank
Parkinson Awareness Month: Parkinso... Blank
May 10 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
233488_tn?1310696703
Blank
NEW STUDIES ON PREVENTING PROGRESSI...
May 08 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAOBlank
2126606_tn?1346348724
Blank
Heroin Use in the U.S.
May 08 by Clare Waismann Kavin, Blank