Episode 24: Dr. Thorpe Interview, Part 3 Are you Ready for a Total Knee Replacement?

Are you ready for a Total Knee Replacement? Or should you wait?  

Watch part 3 of our conversation right here:

 https://youtu.be/1I2s6woQw94  

Our long conversation about Total Knee Replacement was split into 3 parts and today in Part 3 we wrap it up with... 

7.) a quick discussion of what happens with the kneecap during total knee replacement 

8.) Is there risk in postponing a TKR? 

9.) and Dr. Thorpe's best advice for preparing for a total knee replacement.  

If you missed the first 2 parts - here is what we covered and where to find them:   

Part 1 - here's the link if you missed it... https://youtu.be/QtgAzCGiVbY 

I introduce Dr. Thorpe and we discussed the first 3 points:  

1.) How to know when you are ready for a Total Knee Replacement 

2.) How you can postpone a TKR 

3.) and Should you wait as long as you can?  

In Part 2, https://youtu.be/olrR-sa5uLI 

We talk about the next 3 points:  

4.) How many revisions are possible (yes, you could need to have your knee replaced more than one time), 

5.) How long a total knee replacement lasts 

6.) and the youngest and oldest patients who received new knees by Dr. Thorpe.  

The Healthy Knees For You YouTube Channel is where we share the secrets, steps, and savvy for you reduce - or eliminate- your knee pain so you can live life to the fullest! New videos posted every week on Thursdays!

See you next week! ~Robin

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