Once you know you need a TKA, if you have the right Doc, go ahead and get it done. Don't wait. After rehab, you'll be glad you did.
I know that's not what you asked, but don't put it off if you know you need it.
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Nobody ever wished they’d waited longer.
Hey Mike. I need a TKA. However I had full reverse shoulder replacement and it didn't turn out well. I know about 1/2 dozen people that had a TKA that didn't turn out well, one that did. Since my stroke, doc said no surgery for at least a year. I wear a knee brace and take the MonoVisc injections twice a year. It keeps the pain to a tolerable level unless I twist it. Another surgeon wants to do another back surgery and neck surgery, another one wants to do a hiatal hernia surgery. . Coming up on 80, I think I will let it all pass.
