Surgical hardware extraction

TeresaHip

TeresaHip

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Today I had the hardware taken out of my tib fib fracture, which is a step before total knee surgery. My orthopedic surgeon preferred that I hold off until afterward, though I ought to have begun earlier. I also received some kvp. Thank you all for the recommendations.
 
TeresaHip said:

Today I had the hardware taken out of my tib fib fracture, which is a step before total knee surgery. My orthopedic surgeon preferred that I hold off until afterward, though I ought to have begun earlier. I also received some kvp. Thank you all for the recommendations.
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Wishing you all the best! I've gone through 3 knee replacements personally
 
Before the low T hit, I was what you'd call a man's man. But tell me — when you came across that heading, "Hardware removal surgery," did anyone else have an involuntary wince or cringe reaction? Just checking on behalf of a buddy...
 
TeresaHip said:

Today I had the hardware taken out of my tib fib fracture, which is a step before total knee surgery. My orthopedic surgeon preferred that I hold off until afterward, though I ought to have begun earlier. I also received some kvp. Thank you all for the recommendations.
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Hey, I went through that exact procedure on my tib fib back in December. My recovery was really straightforward—just 3 days after the operation I was already up and walking. They took out 3 plates and 17 screws. Hope you heal up fast, buddy.
 
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TeresaHip said:

Today I had the hardware taken out of my tib fib fracture, which is a step before total knee surgery. My orthopedic surgeon preferred that I hold off until afterward, though I ought to have begun earlier. I also received some kvp. Thank you all for the recommendations.
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Wishing you all the best! I've gone through 3 knee replacements personally
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On 1 knee, I've already gone through a revision. The current procedure follows a tib fib fracture, and once recovery from it is complete, a total knee will be next.
 
308fan said:

Hoping your healing goes quickly. In my view, KPV is a solid pick, though I'd also suggest checking out the Wolverine stack.
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Appreciate it! I've looked into things a little. GHK-Cu is something I'd like to add too. Compared with putting it and kpv into a wolverine stack, it costs less. Right now I'm definitely watching my spending since my medical bills are piling up. If money allowed, I'd prefer that route.
 
Kirbyzx6 said:

A short 20 day course of cartalax is always an option. It has helped me with persistent low back pain.
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My research on this is only beginning. Before going through with the total knee procedure, I may give it a try. There's no denying the potential it holds.
 
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