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Is Knee Replacement Advisable For Treatment Of Severe Knee Pain?

should i get a 2nd opinion they say i need two knee replacement. no cartilage and bone spurs on both. the pain now is 8-9 level i have it warped and im 56yrs in age. i dont want if you another 20 years to find myself in situation in a worse situation. so after a double knee replacement what effective. what expect. i am very active. i have some female problems that require but i can postpone and i have medial pain. i
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI scan for further assessment. Knee replacement is required only in case of severe arthritis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Knee Replacement Advisable For Treatment Of Severe Knee Pain?

Hello, Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI scan for further assessment. Knee replacement is required only in case of severe arthritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician