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Can Knee Replacement Be Done At The Age Of Fifty Four?

Hello Doctor, I ve had 13 knee surgeries involving both knees. From tibial tubercal transfers fulkerson osteotomies, carticel implants, the works. I m now 54. Is this an age where replacements can be done? I ve been told I was too young up til now which was the reasoning behind so much surgery.
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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@ Knee replacement can be done at the age of 54 without issues .

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Can Knee Replacement Be Done At The Age Of Fifty Four?

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your concern in depth . @ Knee replacement can be done at the age of 54 without issues . Hope this will help definitely . Feel free to ask any future health related query . Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly . Regards dear .