I had a total knee replacement 2 years ago, due to instability and 100% pain, due to bone on bone. The surgery took away the terrible pain, but my knee is still sore and stiff after 2 years even though I had a lot of therapy, and I still walk with a cane...so the surgery wasn't 100% successful. My other knee was also suppose to be replaced at the same time, but I declined to have both done at the same time. Since the first surgery didn't go all that well, I decided to try Supartz shots in my other knee. I first had them about 2 years ago. I had a series of 6 shots, one week apart. About a week after my last shot, my knee felt 95% better. That lasted almost a year, before it wore off. So, then I had a series of 5 shots, one week apart. That lasted about 8 months. I then had a series of 4 shots. So far, my knee if feeling pretty good. These shots have enabled me to put off surgery for over 2 years. So, I recommend trying Supartz shots...although they don't work for everyone.
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