Knee update

[wayfaringwordhack]

Saw the surgeon this afternoon, and good news (at least to my mind), the angle of my bones does not merit an HTO. The angle is 0.8% past the allowed deviation, but still small enough for this surgeon to think it doesn't warrant that kind of correction.  Instead, he thinks a partial knee joint prosthetic is the way to go.  This seems less traumatic to me, has the same "life span" as the HTO, and has a much shorter recovery time.  I will probably get the operation after we come back from France in March.  Getting an estimate to run by insurance first.  I am not sure I will get a second opinion on this one because, as the doctor said, I can get more injections, but they don't last long and do nothing to prevent further wear.

Comments

[mallorys_camera]

I'm sorry to hear you need any type of surgery but happy it's not the worst.

[wayfaringwordhack]

That was my thinking, too. ;)

[tolcath]

That is good news. :)

[wayfaringwordhack]

Yes! I was happy to hear it.

[asakiyume]

Glad you can get by with a less traumatic surgery. ((hugs))

[wayfaringwordhack]

I am much relieved, too! (hugs)