Knee replacement

Sandragay

After waiting 3years for a second knee replacement and in constant pain and an inability to get about how much more or longer must I wait?

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Hi @Sandragay

Thank you for posting here. I'm sorry to hear that you're left in so much pain. There seems to be a constant backlog of people waiting for surgery at the minute, with operations being pushed back all of the time. This doesn't help you in the meantime of course. Have you been in touch with your medical professional for more guidance?

The following may be of interest to you as it concerns a recent campaign about surgery waiting times and ways that you can get involved:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/june/we-are-calling-for-more-support-for-those-waiting-for-joint-replacement-surgery/

You say it is your second knee replacement and so you will know all about preparing for surgery in the run up. While you wait, these links may be of some use to you:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/knee-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/april/top-tips-to-help-knee-pain/

I do hope that you start to get sorted soon. We are all here to help where we can and be a listening ear!

Take care,

Sarah