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How successful is a knee replacement fir people with myeloma

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Phoenix, AZ
February 17
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I happen to be a person who had bilateral knee replacement before MM was identified as the culprit. After that, I started experiencing spinal pain. Then a case of flu led to bloodwork. And hours later, I was told I had Multiple Myeloma. What's that? I don't know what the success rates for knee replacement means. They marry the artificial joint to the Tib. Fib. and Femer. .It's not fun, but the spinal damage hurts more. I had them replaced over twenty years ago. I guess pain builds character.

February 17
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What are the success rates for knee replacement in people with multiple myeloma?

Unfortunately, the available information doesn't include specific success rates for knee replacement surgery in people with myeloma. However, it's important to know that people with myeloma may face increased surgery risks in general.

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What are the success rates for knee replacement in people with multiple myeloma?

Unfortunately, the available information doesn't include specific success rates for knee replacement surgery in people with myeloma. However, it's important to know that people with myeloma may face increased surgery risks in general.

These risks can include:
- In-hospital pneumonia
- Surgical site infection
- Kidney failure
- Infection
- Excessive bleeding
- Pain
- Reactions to anesthesia

Surgery for myeloma is sometimes recommended when plasmacytomas cause extreme bone pain or press on spinal nerves, but this type of surgery doesn't slow myeloma progression—it just removes the plasmacytoma to improve quality of life.

If you're considering knee replacement, it's crucial to discuss your specific situation with both your oncologist and orthopedic surgeon. They can evaluate your overall health, current myeloma status, and individual risk factors to help you make an informed decision about whether the surgery is right for you.

February 17

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