Arthroscopy is used for most knee operations nowadays so they don't have to slice you open and leave you with a long scar. However, I don't know the proper procedures for all the different issues. I had two meniscus tears and two femoral condyle cartilages ripped off (four ops, two each side). All were done via scope. Some problems like ACL, MCL, etc. might require an incision...just don't know. The question is not answerable until you get a diagnosis. Once you have that, the doc will tell you what your options are. I wouldn't even bother looking up anything until you know exactly what's wrong. Waste of time and worry. Let us know what the doc finds...
Thanks Chico, I need to make an appointment to see whether or not they can give me a cortisone shot (my last one was in early May). They may not give me one if it will be detrimental to my kidneys.
BTW I recently learned that our kidneys begin losing about 1% function per/year beginning at 30. There are few if any symptoms, but at that rate I am at close to 50%! aagghh!
My wife's numbers started going in the wrong direction. Took her of all NSAIDS (aspirin, Excedrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, naproxen, etc.). Numbers were back to normal in a week after years of Excedrin.
Cortisone doesn't work on me. However, I used SynVisc for many years. Three shots (days 1, 8 and 15) and I was good for a year at a time.
Yes, wise words, and I value very highly your honest yet balanced perspectives on your experience of TKR. It's sometimes a particularly rough road and you have been, and continue to be, a great help to many, because though there have been complications you have shown that with tenacity it is possible to move forwards. 👑👑👑🎉🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆
I cannot imagine what TKR would be like without strong pain medication!
It is definately not a decision not to be taken lightly. I rave about mine... and i am extremely grateful for it, but I am young in age for TKR and had no complications. It's a decision to consider thoroughly.