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2015-09-28 01:23:33
Can one get multiple knee replacement done? What's the life of one surgery? My father is 60, can he get it done, or is it too early?
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knee replacement surgery is done for elderly, usually after 60 years of age, life of prosthesis is 15 years,later if requires can be operated

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