Donna C. asked
I had knee replacement 4 years ago and recently experienced an automobile accident on February 21, which caused my knee to start popping. An X-ray shows a loose screw. My doctor is conducting lab work to check for infection, and if infected, my artificial knee will need to be removed, treated with antibiotics while in a cast, and then replaced with a new knee. Even if not infected, due to the hardware issue, I will still need a new knee. My knee still functions but just pops. Why can't the current artificial knee be fixed instead of being totally replaced?
December 17th, 2024
Michael M. answered
When the screw became loose from the accident, it likely damaged the area where the screw connects t...
December 17th, 2024
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