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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: I have been awaiting arthropedic knee replacement for several years see the attached surgical report from 2 years ago now every compartment of my knee has progressed. In the last 2 days I have had severe pain from my knees radiating to my feet up to the groin area 50% of the orthopedic surgeons will not take it based on the age forty-six the other 50% will not take it due to compounding health issues any advice is appreciated

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please send the reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Firstly, 46 years is not an contraindication for total knee replacement.

People aged more than 60 can be considered for the surgery.

If you have any other health concerns which are the reasons for postponing the surgery, I would like to know.

Please send the recent blood test reports or any other surgical reports to YYYY@YYYY

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 minutes later)

here is post-op report of right knee from 2 years ago it has progressed to stage three to four in all compartments

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Knee replacement is indicated

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Thanks for the report.

Yes, it explains the extent of damage and knee replacement is indicated.

I do not consider your age is a factor to postpone the surgery.

If you have any other medical conditions, please share the information about the same.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

that is the problem here in XXXXXXX Arizona orthos do not want to do total knee Replacements on anybody under the age of 60 because the factor of having them replaced again is likely. and robotic-assisted knee Replacements are not covered by most insurance policies here I have tried EVERY set of steroids and Suparts synovial injections and PT for 4 years... NO RELIEF. .. it's to the point I get stopped in my tracks with pain so severe. .. I have went to every in network ortho yep they say definitely need replacements but "I am not confident in taking the case or and only do scope"... can't take anti-inflammatory due to Xeralto and am at THE END OF MY ROPE
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I am really sorry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Here in XXXXXXX we operate based on the damage elicited irrespective of age. Yes., the possibilities of rexploration are high hence postponed but not at the cost of unbearable pain to the patient.

Wish you goo health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (17 minutes later)

I agree I spent 2 years in XXXXXXX teaching fraud investigators and the Dr's there are 1000 times better than any US Dr go to more college and are2held to a higher standard of care. .. I CAN'T fathom the age factor I am willing to sign waiver of risks and liability. ..

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I agree with you and would recommend you go ahead waving risks and liability.

Regards,

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T