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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Entire Leg After Knee Surgery

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: yes i have had surgary twice on the lumbar and still need 3 more surg and now its like my body is falling apart now i need a knee replacement and also have to have surg on my elbow i have already had 12 surg since i was 18. my kid says that i have changed im not the person and someone said that after a while the pain will eat at my brain how can someone deal with this im only 46 and i dont know if i want to do anymore surg its like they just dont work. I'm 100% disabled now and i am having big problems dealing with everything
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Benefits vs Risk should be discussed with your surgeon...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry to know about the difficulties you face. Every treatment in medical science is based on benefit vs risk ratio. Yes, post knee surgery period may not be entirely comfortable, however if your doctors decide to operate then benefits may far outweigh risks of complications.

With the latest technologies available, post operative pain complications are tolerable in most cases. So in my opinion you should be worried about pain. Moreover You should discuss about other risks involved with your surgeons which will allow you take an informed decision.

I hope this helps you

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Entire Leg After Knee Surgery

Brief Answer: Benefits vs Risk should be discussed with your surgeon... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry to know about the difficulties you face. Every treatment in medical science is based on benefit vs risk ratio. Yes, post knee surgery period may not be entirely comfortable, however if your doctors decide to operate then benefits may far outweigh risks of complications. With the latest technologies available, post operative pain complications are tolerable in most cases. So in my opinion you should be worried about pain. Moreover You should discuss about other risks involved with your surgeons which will allow you take an informed decision. I hope this helps you Regards