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TKR and Osteoporosis

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joan17325
joan17325

I went to my GP after failing pre op assessment for my other leg TKR to be done weell was to be done 2nd Novemeber my other leg was done 9 months ago  I failed the pre op because I was stated to have a chest infection after testing my COPD readings ANYWAY I diverse What i would like to know is can you have TKR with severe osteoporosis I have been referred to a consultant to have the new once a year treatment via intravenously drip I said I would take my chances with falls As I have fallen about 12 times in 4 years and never once broken a thing that included falling backwards down stairs when my leg give way she said not having it wasn't a option i fear she shes wrong I decide if to go ahead with it However will the state of my osteoporosis stop me from having any future replacements at the moment it isnt on the computer so the pre op haven't picked up on it yet!!!

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  • cynthia89958
    cynthia89958 joan17325

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    As far as I know, you can have TKR with osteoporosis though the surgeon will know whether your case is suitable and any risks thereof.

    My aunt had osteoporosis many years and then had a successful TKR. Hope you get on OK.

     

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