My left Knee was damaged in a motorcycle accident 3 years ago, I have had both ACL and PCL replacements which were not sucessful and when walking short distances or exercising I still have pain, swelling and am unstable. I now have the choice of leaving it as it is and it will get worse, a Knee Replacement or Knee Fusion. I realize that I will be left with pain in all 3 options, what should I do?

-- George Thompson (gtsc23925@cableinet.com), February 25, 2002

Answers

Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you the answers you are looking for via internet. You need to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon for a complete evaluation. This includes a physical exam with current x-rays. Please let us know if I can be of any further assistance

-- Dotsie Czajkowski (hkhanuj@jhmi.edu), March 07, 2002.

Unfortunately it not possible to give you this type of advice via the internet. We would be happy to give any further advice with a physical evaluation with current x-rays.

-- Dotsie Czajkowski RNFA (hkhanuj1@jhmi.edu), April 23, 2002.