Knee replacements

[Khan]

At what point do I go in for new knees? When the Naproxen is no longer sufficient?

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[Free To Canoe]

I will be interested to hear the answer. Nice to see you around!

 

[Meadbh]

This is from the UK:

Knee Joint Replacements | Doctor | Patient

Also look at:

Medscape: Medscape Access

 

[Senator]

You go in when the risk of the operation is lower than the pain of not getting it. A new knee is major surgery, but not without risk.

I recently requested a stress test from my Dr at the VA. I have no symptoms, I just wanted one to see if I had something that I could fix before it's too late. The Dr said no, because if they find something, they will fix it. Otherwise, why go?

If I need a stent, there is a 2% chance or dying. And I willing to take the risk, when I have no symptoms now?