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Is It Safe To Have Total Knee Replacement In Both Knees After Suffering From Degenerative Arthritis At 76 Yrs Of Age?

Hi,I am 76 years old man,my both knee suffered from degenerated arthritis for more than 15 years,I would like to do TKR for both knees,but I do not it is OK or not,and how can I find a good Dr.
Thank you for trouble you,have good weekend!
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posted on Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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you should go for knee replacement surgery.as far as the doctor and hospital is concerned it is advisable to choose a hospital where such surgery is done routinely.
whish you good health.
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Is It Safe To Have Total Knee Replacement In Both Knees After Suffering From Degenerative Arthritis At 76 Yrs Of Age?

sir you should go for knee replacement surgery.as far as the doctor and hospital is concerned it is advisable to choose a hospital where such surgery is done routinely. whish you good health.