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Corrective Osteotomy Suggested For The Knee. What Is The Healing Time? Need A Knee Replacement In The Future?
HI Please I have a knocked knee and wants to correct it. My DR said he is going to carry out a corrective osteotomy on my knee . I will like to know all that is involved and how long it will take before I start using my leg again. I need to know all that is involved and if I still have to do a knee replacement later in life. I am 40yrs old. thanks
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The corrective osteotomy will only help in decreasing the deformity you are having now. This will take at least 4-6 weeks for a complete recovery and you may need a knee replacement at a later date.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The corrective osteotomy will only help in decreasing the deformity you are having now. This will take at least 4-6 weeks for a complete recovery and you may need a knee replacement at a later date.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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