I was diagnosed with PV 3-17 and only doing baby aspirin with occasional phlebotomy. I had right knee replacement done 3-19 and have a lot of swelling on the top part of knee but not the bottom. My new orthopedic has done a round of medication for swelling and on last visit did (very hesitantly) a Cortisone shot all to no avail. I am 2 weeks out from that shot and I still have swelling. His next move is possible synovectomy which I am really wondering if it will help. Anybody else have problems with a knee replacement and any recommendations or thoughts on synovectomy? I have to be honest I am petrified of any surgery after what I have gone through with the knee replacement .
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Hi Alex9621, I think this is one of those cases where it's best to listen to the expert who is dealing with you. All cases differ, and asking opinions from untrained people, even those who have suffered similarly may put you off doing what your own expert knows can help you. Of course it must be really disappointing and scary to have to possibly face going through another procedure, but if it will eventually lead you out of long term pain, then I'd definitely hold my nerve and go for it.
Wishing you all the best with whatever you decide. 🙏
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Thanks for your response. I am very nervous as it took me all I could to get through knee replacement. The thing is I don't see how a surgery will help when they don't know what is causing the synovitis to begin with. If they knew what caused it it would be different?
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