Andrew, welcome "back". I have been wondering how you were faring.
I did read your full story. Your experience sounds not fun at all, and
very different from the experiences I've heard from friends, family, and
neighbors who've had their knee(s) replaced. I was also surprised to see
what I surmise to be the staple line on your x-ray. The last knee
replacement after effects that I have seen had a horizontal incision,
and not nearly as many stitches/staples. It is fascinating how different
these procedures can be depending on one's geographical and the "faulty
part's" biological location.
Here's wishing you a very speedy recovery.
Candace
Andrew Fildes wrote:
> For those interested in such things as universal medical cover - the
> spare part was quite free as was the op. I have top level insurance
> (about AU$1500 p.a. for the two of us) so the nice single room was
> free too. I'm out about AU$200 after rebates for a couple of
> consults, x-rays, drugs.
> Full story here, or at least my somewhat twisted view -
> http://www.pbase.com/afildes/new_knee
>
> Andrew Fildes
> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
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