05/03/2011 07:57 PM
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marwich

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Hi, my story i long, but, I hope to get some help. I am a 44 year old woman. Four 1/2 years ago I had a skiing accident. I tore my ACL, PCL and meniscus. I had ACL reconstruction, and they cleaned up the meniscus, they did nothing for the PCL, said that rarely is anything done for it. Two years later, pain, instability, hyperextension and giving out on me took me to a top Orthopedic Surgeon. My ACL had deteriorated, and, my PCL was now attached by a thread. I had another ACL construction, and left my job that had me on my feet all day with much bending and twisting. I excercise daily and live an active lifestyle with hiking and cycling. The Docor told me that with the second surgery the hope would be to avoid total knee replacement for 10 years so that I would only have to have one. It's been 2 years since that surgery and I have constant pain. My knee hyperextends a lot. It didn't in the begining, but for the last few months it's getting worse. I have been through 2 courses of Euflexa injections and wear a custom Don Joy brace when hiking. I have an appointment in 2 weeks to see what's going on, and was hoping for some help. What might I ask the Doctor? Will a knee replacement really help me? Will it last the next 30+ years. Anyone who can help, I would appreciate it. Thanks
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