I understand there is a pool forming as to whether I'll go through with it, this time.
Put your money on the positive. First this one, and then rehab, so I can get the right one completed.
I am ready, AND I am terrified ! ! !
I AM ACTUALLY GOING TO SIGN SOMETHING ASKING THEM TO CUT OUT THE MIDDLE OF MY LEG. Am I the only one who questions my sanity on this ! ! ! !
But, I have rehabed to get ready to do this and I am psyched.
Stayed tuned, I will be chronicling the whole thing.
In a total knee replacement, an incision is made to expose the knee joint (A). The surfaces of the femur are cut with a saw to receive the prosthesis (B). The tibia is cut to create a plateau (C). The prostheses for the femur, tibia, and patella are put in place (D). The incision is closed (E). (
Illustration by GGS Inc.)
It really does say "CUT WITH A SAW." This is not a pretty picture.
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Go for it. I've known several folks who have had this done and their quality of life is excellent. IF you stay active and do your physical therapy.
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