Are you deciding between a staged single knee replacement or a simultaneous double knee replacement? One of the things you may be considering is the level of pain you are expected to experience with a double knee replacement compared to a single knee replacement.
You can expect similar amounts of pain with either a double knee replacement or a single knee replacement. Pain may affect the recovery process, but don't let the fear of pain deter you from a double knee replacement. A study has shown that there is NOT a significant difference in the amount of pain that occurs with a double knee replacement compared to a single knee replacement. To get the best results from your operation, discuss with your surgeon YOUR own tolerance for pain.
In the video below, watch physiotherapist Andrew compare a double knee replacement and single knee replacement in terms of expectations for pain.
If you would like to know more about double knee replacement compared to single knee replacements, check out Part 1: should I have a double knee replacement or one at a time here and Part 2: what are the benefits and risks of a double knee replacement compared to a one knee replacement here.
Read all of Andrew's 6 blogs here!
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