Loose knee replacement

[Rickmt]

I am looking to find out if anyone here has had an issue with loose knee replacements. I have had a partial replacement that was loose in 3 years and now I have a full replacement that is painful in 2 years.
Usual pattern is after a hike or a brief dig with a shovel the next day the knee swells and is painful and tight .
The surgeon who did the 2nd replacement said the cement was bad in the first
After multiple tests the results lean toward towards another loose replacement!
This has been going on since 2017 when I had the first replacement done.
Appreciate any input anybody might have.
I have an appointment with the Center for Special Surgery in West palm beach as I am here for winter and it my understanding that these people are the absolute best for this situation.
This really crimps my hunting !

 

[Scott CWO]

About Our Clinic | The Steadman Clinic

The goal of The Steadman Clinic (formerly Steadman-Hawkins) is to deliver the highest standard of orthopaedic care and personal attention to each and every patient seeking our help.

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[glblanchard]

Hi Rickmt,
An x-ray evaluation by a qualified orthopedist will tell you quickly if the any of the components are loose.

 

[Rickmt]

I have had X-rays , MRI’s, and bone scans with contrast and in all cases they lean towards another loose knee replacement.

 

[glblanchard]

That's to bad. It sounds like you are in a good place to get it straightened out. Good luck!

 

[Tucketed]

Listen to @Scott CWO, best in the country.

 

[Rare Breed]

About Our Clinic | The Steadman Clinic

The goal of The Steadman Clinic (formerly Steadman-Hawkins) is to deliver the highest standard of orthopaedic care and personal attention to each and every patient seeking our help.

www.thesteadmanclinic.com

Incredibly impressive!

 

[JimP]

Incredibly impressive!

They are the orthopedic surgeons of a number of pro sports teams and the US Ski team.

They are just up the road from me.

 

[Jeff505]

My wife had a knee replacement 10 years ago, her surgeon recommended a cementless procedure, although it would take longer to heal the implant would be less likely to have long term problems such as slipping. I’m sure procedures have changed greatly since then but this has worked well for my spouse.

 

[Rickmt]

My wife had a knee replacement 10 years ago, her surgeon recommended a cementless procedure, although it would take longer to heal the implant would be less likely to have long term problems such as slipping. I’m sure procedures have changed greatly since then but this has worked well for my spouse.

I have heard about that and I will discuss with Dr on march 13. Thanx Jeff