Waiting for TKR

Julian123

I have been waiting for over 5 years for an TKR op..Does anyone know how to get the op to happen. I am in serious pain.

Chris_Lily

Hi @Julian123

Welcome to our Online Community, thank you for taking the time to join us, we are a lovely group of people, we hope that your experience with us will be helpful.

I am so sorry to hear that you have been waiting 5 years for an TKR operation, it does seem that you have been waiting a long time.

There may be a couple of options that you could try.

1. Suggest to your GP/Hospital that you would consider taking a cancellation.
2. Possibly try a different hospital out of your area.
3. Contact your local Healthwatch and Patient Association for further advice.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/

Hope that helps

Best wishes

Chris (Moderator)

jonr

Hi @Julian123, do you live in England per chance?