Total knee replacement and osteoporosis

[littletoe46]

Four years ago I had a TKR which left me in awful pain. Since then I have had two revisions but still virtually unable to walk due to constant pain. I have very recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am now wondering if this condition may have had any bearing on the failed TKR's. My GP says it should not, but I have my reservations. Any advice on this would be most welcome as I've been unable to get "straight" answers from other clinicians.

[Kaarina]

This is the link where I read this: center4orthopedics.com/inde...

How can osteoporosis interfere with joint replacement surgery?

“Osteoporosis makes it very difficult to put a new, artificial joint in place because the bone isn’t strong enough to support it. We have to take this into consideration as we choose implants and methods of treating fractures."

“Another concern is that patients with osteoporosis might not be stable enough to physically support themselves during the physical therapy and rehab process after surgery.”

[seaholme]

Sorry to hear that you are in constant pain and have difficulty walking, I was diagnosed with OP after breaking a perfectly good hip last year and was signed off by the surgeon, 11 months later. The OP doesn't seem to have had any effect on the hip replacement, but I did take the exercises for the hip very seriously and still exercise three times a day both to strengthen my muscles and help build bone density and apart from when I actually broke my hip have had no pain at all, I think I was very lucky as the surgeon was worried about healing. Perhaps this is something you can discuss with your rheumatologist, or your GP could refer you to someone who can advise on the replacements. Try contacting the NOS helpline, they are very helpful. Perhaps referral to a physio would be helpful, to help build up and strengthen your muscles. Personally exercise is the best way to go. kind regards