I have all the same problems that many of you do. I would like to know if any of you have contacted a lawyer and if so have you been sucessful?

I too had a Johnson & Johnson De Puy Rt knee replacement. The surgery was done January 2008. Five days later and still in the hospital I had a severe hematoma. A code was called to my room. They thought I was going to have a heart attach. At the time I was only 41. Back in to surgery were I received 2 blood transfusions. Three wks later I left the hospital. Almost a year of pt and a knee manipulation I figure this is as good as it’s going to get. I still get injections to the back of my knee but stopped seeing my ortho surgeon. He did nothing for me except take money. I feel bad about complaining, I’m still alive. BUT this knee gives me such problems. Clicking, not being able to bend it, the throbbing and pain. I have adjusted my life around what I can no longer do. The pain is constant, I have learned to live with it. Although at times it does remind me it’s there! I thought I was the only one having a problem with this.

My husband underwent a total knee transplant in June, 2011. He recieved the J7J Dupai Cobalt Knee replacement. Is this product included in the recall and can the cobalt hurt him. He has had repeated pain and I would like to know why.

I had both knees replaed in October 12, 2009. I went through extensive therapy and the right knee would not respond to the degree that was desired by my therapy department. They said the knee neded to be scoped to see if there was scar tissue blocking the movement. I went to the doctor hat replaced the knees and when I was scheduled to have the proceedure, he would not touch the ight knee because it had a severe rash and decided to manipulate the knee instead. My knee is sore all the time and clicks and pops. I can not stand for a very long time and walking is out of the question if it is for a long distance. I sent my request to a lawyer because I saw a T.V.add concerning knee replacements by De Puy. He said that he could not find anyone in Arizona that was taking knee replacements cases. I don’t know what to do next. Please someone help me. Jerry

My father had knee replacement (DEPUY hardware). Are there any public forums out there besides this comment section to get in touch with others? I would like to get more information for him since the doctor is now saying there is an infection. How can a doctor tell their is an infection a few years after the procedure and says that the infection has caused a couple of screws to become loose? I dont buy it

I had a total left knee replacement in June of 2008; it was a Du Puy Rotator platform-horrible experience. The Dr. had scheduled 2.5 hours for this surgery and it took over 8 hours. It has never been right, gross swelling, constant pain, knee has been drained to no avail. Probably the worst part of this new knee is the unpredictalbe “buckling” it just flat gives out-if I’m not holding on to something 3-5 times a week I go flying. My regular doctor at first said this was considered a “poor outcome” that was in late 2008. After that, with almost daily swimming to build strength, one of the few exercises I am able to do becuae of the pain; it is now called a “complete failure.” The orthopedist said I may have to undergo another total knee replacement-fat chance guys! If this is the best available, I was actually better off before the surgery, the pain and swelling are both worse now, and it did not buckle before this.

I had a tkr in 2008 and I knew in less than a week that something was not right. The implant felt like it was too big so I told my surgeon, his assistant, the physical therapist, etc. but they all said the same thing, “it’s just swelling, it will go down eventually.” It did not “go down” and I was in constant pain. The physical therapist would not listen to me when I tried to tell her that it’s not that I didn’t want to do the exercises but that I couldn’t do them because my knee was “stuck”. She didn’t seem to care and the torture she put me through was more than I could handle. Two days out of the hospital, she had me put my foot on top of the coffee table while she stood up, put both hands on my knee and pushed down as if she was trying to get her feet off the ground. I screamed and pushed her off of me and then my husband told her that I couldn’t handle pain – he’s lucky that I let him live after that. When she found out that I was going to have the manipulation, she said I should let her do it and it would save me a lot of money. She must have been crazy if she thought I would let her do that. She laughed at how much pain she caused one man but he wouldn’t tell her so she just kept pushing him until he finally begged her to stop. I fired her and reported her to the state board of physical therapist. My doctor had two heart attacks – the first time he was out for about three weeks and the second he was out for about two months so I only saw his physician’s assistant even though there was another surgeon in the practice. He lied to me over and over and so did his assistant which is why when my dr. was out, they wouldn’t let me see the other dr. I saw five more surgeons and chose the one I thought would be the best and I’m glad I did. I was never able to straighten my leg after the first surgery and only had about a 78 degree flexion. After the revision I was able to completely straighten my leg and got my flexion to about 97 degrees and that’s all I will ever have because the damage was so severe from the original surgery. As for suing the dr., the hospital, etc. I hope you live in state that does not limit the compensation you can collect or you will never find and an attorney to take your case. These cases are expensive to take to court and they pay out of their pocket for another dr. in the same field to testify, phone calls, paper work, legal assistant’s, etc. Also, keep in mind that there is a statute of limitations which means you have to file a lawsuit within a certain amount of time and in my case, it is two years so there isn’t anything I can do at this point to be compensated for all of the expenses I have had to pay out of my pocket not to mention all the pain and suffering I’ve been through and will go through the rest of my life. So check to see what laws are in your state and if you think you have a case, contact an attorney as soon as possible. I don’t think any of us wants to bankrupt the surgeons, the hospitals or the company that makes these artificial joints but I do think we should be compensated for the hell we’ve been through. I also think that all should at least give us a sincere apology for what has happened to us, you might be amazed at how much we can forgive if you truly are sorry for the outcome of our surgeries.

A dear friend had both hips replaced in 200& 2002.One of her legs turns out sideways,is two inches shorter than the other and she has been in a wheelchair ever since.We are unsure of the brand,but wondering if there’s any chance that she can still take part in a class action after so long.

I had a total knee replacement with the DePuy device and it lasted just under four years when the surface of the device failed and flakes of the replacement knee device were floating throughout my body endangering my replacement aorta heart valve replacement. The second knee replacement was or has never been as “comfortable” as the first replacement due to the caritlage build up from the first surgery. Also, with the second device i’ve noted that it just gives out occasionally and I drop like a stone ! This second device has been in place since April 2002 but there has been almost constant pain, swelling and warmest in the “repaired ” knee.

After reading everyone concerns regarding their experience from having knee replacement surgery, I felt obligated to share my story. Within a year I had 2 (TWO) knee replacement on the same knee in 2009. I have fallen, my knee locks up, and I walk with a limp. I have to use a cane and I am terrified of stairs. I am a former professional athlete and enjoyed working out. Now that I am disable, I cannot do all the things I enjoy and I feel depress and stress over the weight I have gained. I was told that I need another full knee replacement and I am scared as hell. DuPuy products has caused a lot of us dissatisfaction and now I am not sure what to do.

I had my first knee replacement 3/2008. I began to have problems immediately. There was constant swelling, pain, shifting in the joint area, and loss of range of motion. I had to wait until I was eligible for disablity ibsurance to have it replaced again 5/ 2010. I still have the lose of range of motion due to arthrofibrosis. I now have a Stryker knee but I still have problems. I had a partiial replacemnt of the top portion in 1/2011. I may have to have more surgery to remove the scar tissue in 2/2012. I am so disappointed with the quality of these knee implants and I cannot understand how the FDA has allowed these companies to continue to allow such inferior parts to be used on unsuspecting people. I know that there is always a risk when something like this is done, but I still find that our governement should be more attentive to what these companies are manufacturing. I wish that I had never had the surgery. I lost my job of 23 years $42,000 down to $21,000 per year. Ain’t that a kick in the gut.

I had a total knee replacement(Depuy) in March of 2009 and still having problems with pain two years later. I just had a three phase bone scan done and revieled that the upper in inplant could be loose. My doctor said the glue may have not worked. Has anyone else had that problem. I like how these doctors will not comet themselves To reading the results with any comment. I mean there only being paid1500.00 to read it. Well hear we go again. I’m going to give it one more try to fix it. If I were not in so much pain I would not be doing this again. Wish me luck.

I had a total knee replacement in June 2008. The device was a DePuy RP-F . This knee implant is supposed to be superior due to the “high flexion” ability (The “F” of the RP-F). The pain never went away, only got worse. My doc kept telling me my X-Rays looked good. 1 month ago I moved to another state and saw a new ortho. He did xrays and bone scan and suspected it was loose at the femoral component. He sent me to another ortho who specializes in revisions. He confirmed the diagnosis and I’m scheduled for revision surgery on December 5th. This should never have gone this long.

I hate to complain but lately I am having pain again after 3 years with no pain after my surgery in may 2008. I was told I could ride again so I have been doing that. I don’t seem to be able to do much of anything without a lot of pain in my knee. I too have a DePuy knee part.

I had a L knee replacement on 1/4/2006 I had just turn 41 a few month earlier. Hoping this new knee would allow me to do more with my kids. Boy was I wrong. Its a Johnson & Johnson Depuy I have had problems with this knee from almost day one. I even have gone as far as to ask my doctor to cut it off. All that got me was a trip to the shrink. The doc found out last year it has come loose inside which make matter worst. I hate my leg and would rather not have it connceted to me any more. I wish someone would help me get rid of this knee hell I’ll throw the foot in free.

On 10/13/11 I had a tkr done.At mt 6 week check-up I was still on a walker and had acute pain, gross swelling and stiffness. X-rays were taken an my Dr. examined me telling everything was OK.At my 2 month check same story,pain, stiffness,and swelling. Again I was x-rayed and examined-no peoblems found? On 1/3/11 I had a manipulation done unsuccessful. After the procedure my knee looked like a football I could not bend it at all and the pain was horrible. After surgery ans the manipulation and 24 p/t visitd my knee is still a mess I have very little flex and exten.On 4/20/11 I underwent a revision and a different type implant was used (DePuy). Here it is 6 months later and I syill have the pain, the stiffness and the swelling plus 12 more therepy visits. My Dr. dosen’t have a clue as to what is wrong! I am getting depressed> Iam tired of the cane and the pain the pills and icepaks.I JUST WANT MY LIFE BACK! Who is to blame and who is to pay? Any attourneys out there want to tackle this one or at least advise me?

My husband had his 1st knee replacement in Dec 07 (biomet vanguard) and 4 months out started having swelling and pain all the way down his leg – lots of tests, no infection, no rejection, but no answers either. In Nov 08 the dr. opened him back up for “observation” and made some slight adjustments to the knee cap – and closed him back up – and the pain was worse. In March 09 they did a total revision (dupuy). Since then he’s had constant swelling, pain, loosening of the prosthesis, etc. We’ve had 4 “second” opinions – but after 3 surgeries already no one will touch him. All 4 doctors say the knee seems “loose” and “not right”, but will not say what is wrong specifically, and say that there is nothing more they can do to help him. He had to give up his business of 20 + years and is now on disability. He lives with a lot of pain every day. This has negatively impacted all areas of our lives, and I feel for all of you going through this too. Why are they allowed to continue using these devices when so many patients have such severe trouble???????

I had a right knee replacement in 01-08-09. I was having pain before and after surgey. It has been three years and I`m still in lot`s of pain and was just told that the replacement is loose and need a revision. In other words a new knee replacement.What the heck am I to do? The first procedure was so painful that I really am afraid to go ahead with the revision..I was told that the pain might be worse and no guarantees..

I had a DePuy knee replacement done Last Sept. In Feburary my doctor had fo totall reopen the knee. Said he took out scar tissure and also did a lateral release. It is now Sept.. and I am in severe pain walking or standing. DR states exrays look perfect. BUt I wonder why I have so much pain if it is”perfect”. I had my right knee done in 1995 and it is still woriking perfect and nver had pain after about 2 months. My PCP wants me to get a second opinion on this knee.

I had a depuy knee replacement 7/2006. I have approx 50% flexibility, constant tightness and costant swelling over top of knee, predominentlyom the left side. I thought this was normal as my subsequent x-rays were said to be good. It always feels strange and weak at times. I did not know there were so many people experiencing problems. Though it was just part of having a replacement.

Had my Rt knee done over 12 yrs. ago (I was 47)…never a problem (probably NOT a DePuy knee). So when my ortho guy said it was time for me to get the Lt. knee done I said ok let’s do it. In Dec. ’10 I went in and got it done. Now I know I’m only 9 months out of surgery but still I have continuing pain (not debilitating as many of you describe but it is there), I have this huge “knot” just above the kneecap, and once in a while it feels like it’s just not functioning properly (like partially buckling when I walk). Thankfully I have not fallen. I am a truck driver and the pain is all in the quad muscle whenever I get in/out of my truck and man…when I shift! Not to mention the stop and go traffic situations. I just had it drained a couple of weeks ago and am sched. for an “exploratory” scpe on the 30th (Aug.). Doc. also said he’ll open up the top of the knee and take care of the knot he believes is scar tissue. He thinks this might solve the problem of my partially functioning quad muscle. Sure hope he’s right… The continuing saga…… I guess I should have gone back tob the guy that did my Lt. knee. I probably wouldn’t be writing this comment.

Where is the compassion for all these people suffering from the neglect of this company. They knew up front this knee replacement wasn’t right and went ahead from greed to put it in these poor patients. Money takes over compassion from greedy companies and doctors. Lawyers aren’t the answer, as they are greedy also. We need to get together and go to Washington and show support for each other.

My De Puy worked for 3 years great and then all Hell broke out. I have been trying to get the VA to acknowledge that there is a problem with the knee. It is so bad that the pain brings tears to my eyes..I am now on Morphine and that does not even touch the severity of the pain.. so..is DePuy knee recalled or not????

I have had both knees replaced with the Depuy and now wished I would have never had it done the pain is worse now than before. i am getting ready to go back and have both replaced again because the orthopedic doctors say my body is trying to reject the implants plus they are loosening one knee has been done only 7 months ago and the second 2 years. Went to 2 different doctors and they told me the same thing.

Have same complaints as everybody else had a Depuy knee replacement in 09/20/2010. Seems to me somethings wrong with the equipment.

I had a Depuy knee implnted while stationed in Germany 9 Aug 2006. The surgeon did not implant the patella articulating surface. The femoral replacement was too large. In Jan 2009 I had to have surgery again. Continuous pain and swelling. The surgeon in Alaska discovered the oversized femoral implnat. The patella had to be rebuilt and the patella articulating surface impalnted. The orthopedic surgeons were unable to remove the femoral implant with great risk of fracturing the femur and possibly ending up with prolonged recovery and possibly one leg shorter than the other. It was then that I was told I should not have been doing lower leg extensions with weights. Was never warned of this before. Knee remains painful to this date. Have had platelet problems and multiple white cell shifts since.

I had total knee replacement in August 2008, and a Depuy left knee was inserted….it took months before I could walk on it at all, but now, 3 years later, I am still in constant pain from swelling, standing on it over 30-45 minutes causes it to feel very uncomfortable, and I have to sit down and rest it. I am totally dissatisfied with DePuy”s Total Knee Replacement !!!! One Dr. told me it was possible the fittings were not sized properly, causing it to be loosened, and constant popping sound as I walk. What are we suppose to do??? Continue to live with this misery???

20 years after arthroscopic on my left knee, I had a total knee replacement in March of 2007. Did all my therapies faithfully. Knee still was swollen, stiff and painful. My right knee was replaced, again with a DePuy component, June 2010 and the left knee was manipulated during the operation to try to alleviate scar tissue. Now I have pain in both knees,if I’m standing for 30 minutes or so. With my job, I’m on my feet 8 hours a day. plus the knees pop, are unsteady. Had a terrible time last winter walking in the snow or on ice. I used to do a lot of ice fishing, but now have a tough time lifting my feet. Saw a new doctor(the other retired). Was sent for a bone scan which showed “hot spots” on both knees. Planning to get the revision surgery on the left knee done July 18…My doctor wants to replace the plastic with metal components and lengthen the brace on the tibia. He did tell me there are no garuantees and that it is more painful a surgery than the first time: I’m definitely not looking forward to it. But if it means I can walk my dog, or ride a bike, or push my grandchildren in their strollers, I have to take the chance. So I’ll get it done, take my pension, and retire earlier than I wanted to. I’ve put in 43 years already; but can’t perform to my satisfaction.

I had both knees totally replaced in May of 2006 — did all the therapy but am in constant pain. I know something is wrong, however the Doctor insists the x-rays show my knees are fine -on my last visit to him in 2008, I noticed he now uses Strycker instead of DePuy — I cannot stand in one place for any length of time and walking even around the block is very painful. I wonder why he switched products. I am worse off now than I was with my original knees.

I had my left knee replaced with a Dupuy implant. I still have to hold on to something to get into a standing position. I cannot bend over or walk without pain,or walk up and down stairs without pain. I also have to use the over the the toilet seat potty chair.I had the surgery in April of 2010.My knee pops when I walk.

i’m another patient that have had a r-tkr done in June of 2010 it was also Depuy. after the surgery i did all the therpay that i was suppose to do ,the pain and swelling was still there. The pain was continuly about november the pain got lots worse,i couldn’t stand or barely walk. went back to doctor and they did all kind of x-ray’s and lab. After all the X-Rays the results was that the prosthesis has come a loose,this has been only about 6 mths after the surgery, so i had to have a revision done in May 2011 about 9 mths after the first sugery.I did get my prosthsis after surgery because i wanted to see it. If there any thing that can be done class action or individe would be great, i’ve in debt so bad from having these 2 surgery back to back like that… Help!!!!

I had a De Puy total knee done on 10/2009. I was given the all clear to return to work on 2/2010. My knee was still swelling, but my PT said it would do that for up to 6 months. My Dr. said the X-rays looked fine. I actually felt better than before. However, as of today, I still get swelling from above the knee to my ankle, the outside of it is a bit numb, it locks up, clicks, and hurts more than my arthritic knee did before. I cannot climb stairs and trying to step up on a curb is even difficult. It feels like it is going to give away. I can no longer see a Dr. as we have no insurance and it is completely unaffordable for me to go see anyone.

I had TKR on Feb. 1 2010. At first everything was fine. After going to the Dr. three times with pain and swelling, I was told it was particulates coming off the knee and my body was rejecting them. the only solution is more surgery!!!! After reading all the complaints, I had to comment. This is an outrage…… How do we all get this recalled??? Please help, I am back with temporary hadicapped parking tag!!

I had a left knee replacement in June of 2007…after complaining of knee pain to a local orthopedic dr he did a arthroscopic exam..He stated the the knee wa marked the wrong size….per an article I read on line Depuy was warned by FDA to get the joints sized correctly….I have had both and right knee replaced but no problems with the right..

I had my knee done in 2008, never was the same after. Needed to have it redone a month later to readjust it and have tons of scar tissue which I was told is what is stopping me from having full range of motion. It still hurts when going up and down stairs and if I walk too long or stand too long. Knee looks swollen all the time and I have no feeling on the left side of my knee, it’s completely numb.

I had the DePuy tkr done in October 2010. My doctor says my x-ray looks good. I am having symptoms that feels like something heavy is weighing down on my knee. It hurts if I stand too long or sit too long. My other knee is bad too. I have surgery scheduled for this month! I am scared!

IS THERE ANY LAWYER OUT THERE THATS GOING TO HELP ALL OF US WITH OUR DEPUY KNEE COMPLAINTS? IF NOT—-WHY?

I had Depuy total knee replacement done in August 2009 and I have been in almost constant pain ever since. My knee is still very swollen, it gives out on me, and there is so much pain that I’m still on pain medication that they keep increasing instead of solving the problem. Also I’m on anti-inflamatory medicine for the swelling. After almost two years I should not still be on medication for the same problems I had before the surgery. I didn’t think that I was suppose to be basically worse after going through this surgery.. I was hoping to be out of pain. My other knee is in need of replacement but I’m unable to have it done because the one that has the total knee will not support me. When you are unable to get up from a chair without help or go up and down stairs without alot of difficulty it makes one wonder what’s going on. Especially when the knee that has been replaced gives me more pain than the other knee that needs replacement. I’ve tried to contact someone one about this but I don’t seem to get anywhere on filing a claim or getting any help.

MY TKR IS A TOTAL NIGHTMARE SUGERY WAS DONE 2008 RIGHTKNEE SYMPTOMS AFTER SO CALL HEALED STILL SWOLLEN TWICE AS BIG THEN LEFT LEG KNEE CAP SEVERE CHRONIC PAIN I also developed restless leg syndrome the doctor who did sugery said this happen sometime after a tkr also severe leg spaamsI TAKE PAIN KILLERS EVERY DAY BECAUSE IM STILLWORKING LAWYERS HELP US IVE CONTACTEDSEVERAL LAWYERS ON THE WEB AND THEY SAY ihave acase but thier doing knee reclls but they say file acliam before time run out to be in any class actionsuit

had a knee replacemaint in jan.of 2010 . It hurts more now than it did before i had the surgery. It swells and gets stif. I still cant bend the knee.I still cant tie my shoe. cant cut my own nalls I have to get someone to do all of this for me . the Idea of this surgery was to have this fixed so I could take care of all of this on my own. My knee looks like a watermelon It holds so much water that It would be nice if it would some how drain.

i had a knee replacement in 2006 trhat had me off work for ovwer three months ; i started having pain with it about a year after the implant; i asked the surgeon about the pain , he said the knee was ratating when it shouldn’t , when this happens i can’t even think about straightning my knee or walking on it because of the pain;i have pain when i have weight on my knee; i am still working and have been putting off any type of correction to my knee; i feel that i lost my last position in part because i had such a long recovery from the surgery; my surgery was done by a dr. in the st. louis area

I had total knee replacement on Dec. 2009. Since that time, I have had pain 24/7 . I have to take pain medication everyday so that I can do any normal day to day activities. Climbing and decending stairs has thrown my back out because I cannot bend my knee. I cannot sleep well because after monthts of physical therapy, I still do not have full range of motion. THe knee feels hot to the touch and trobs while not in motion. I cannot use my bike. I had to stop walking because of pain. THis is worrisome, because having had a heart attck, exercise is mandated so I do not incur other vascular problems. I truly wish I had not considered this surgery as I am miserable. I was not aware that I was allergic to A Advil which I took so that I could avoid Vicodin and broke out in a whole body rash. All due to the pain caused by this DePuy knee .

I had a total knee replacement (DePuy ) 15/9/09 . Total faith in the Surgeon (He has done over 2000 replacements ) Within a month of having it done I complained of discomfort and pain . I was told to give it more time and did I need a new prescripttion for more pain pills.During the next few months I kept complaining, had numerous xrays and visits. and more pills. During this time (up until Jan “11 ) my partner had partials on both knees , by the same Surgeon, and so far successfully. I had a second opinion from another Surgeon , who said in his opinion there was ‘luceny “around the prosthesis .He requested a Fluoroscopy xray and a ct scan. The new Surgeon did remedial surgery on March 18 2011 this one is much better. The original Surgeon saw me in hospital after the second replacement and said ‘I hadn’t done aything wrong, He hadn’t done anything wrong, It was just unfortunate and bad luck/// Not much help or consolation for 18 months of pain and suffering .

I too had a Depuy Knee Implant in Dec.2009 and had nothing but trouble one month after surgery and had to have a revision in Dec.2010 due to loosening..Seems to me there are enough complaints that Depuy should have to do something about there knee implants like they did on the Hip.

Well, looks like I am not the only one in pain!! I am now 52, I had my first tkr in 97 and it was the best thing that ever happened. it was a zimmer 11 years later started having pain in my patella and Dr scoped it and found patella was bad s well as head of tibia so he replaced the polyethylene parts on dec of 08. In feb 09 I began feeling bad and within hours was in the er by ambulance for the pain and was told I had over done things and was sent home 2 days later I was back in er with worsening of symptoms and fever had strep infection and went to or for clean out. Was on IV antibiotics at home when developed an immune response to IV antibx so picline removed and placed on oral antibiotics for 6 months. in July 2010 after still being unable to be pain free bone scan done and found that infection caused loosening of prothesis so in sept of 2010 had total knee revision with Depuy. Have had pain ever since!! Can’t sleep, can’t sit for very long can’t stand for very long now having back pain pain pills don’t work great and 2 xrays Dr says “looks great” well I can tell ya it may look great but it is NOT!!!!! I have said something wro9ng the first time they stood me up and walked me. my Dr knows me and knows I am a go getter well folks this go getter can’t anymore! I have gone to pain center and first they say I have RSD one minute then say not sure the next. I may have rsd but I can tell ya there is something wrong with the prothesis!!! I AM NOT STUPID OR CRAZY!!! Tehn I just found out today by mere chance that the new implant is a dam DEPUY!!! Dr told me he replaced it with a zimmer. HE LIED!!! Which actually makes more sense. they are doing a bone scan next week and maybe we will get answers who knows. I had so much faith in my Dr he could have told me the world was gonna come to an end tomorrow and I would have believed him now I don’t know what to believe!! I an so scared to have any more surgery!! One thig is for sure this RN will be doing her homework because someone is gonna fix this and if I find out anything that will help any of you here you can bet your sweet cheeks I will post it!! My life has been DESTROYED and someone is gonna make it right!!!! God bless you all and oh to Debra’s post on Dec 2nd 2010 GF you don’t have a clue what you are talking about. The prosthesis can cause pain without nerve damage or muscle weakness!! I have 100% extension and 100% flexion no nerve damage according to conduction studies and my knee hurts like &*^^%$& the prothesis can cause pain by moving around in the bone which bone pain is the worse. So please have a little empathy on those here who are already feeling like they are crazy becaise of some companies inconsiderate and ignorant concept that their product could not possibly be the problem bad!!

I have to comment on May’s comment dated May 12, 2011. I had a total knee replacement in Nov. 2008 and have not been able to been my knee either. Walking is very difficult as well as the other problems May talked about. I went to therapy for almost 6 months and it did not do any good. The doctor has told me over and over again, “it just takes time”. How much time does it take?

I got a depuy knee in 2010 and i have been haveing problems from day one. my doctor said the knee is fine , but i have pain everyday.

I had my right knee done 7/23/2007. I have been in pain ever since. I seen the Dr. who did it three times and he says there is nothing wrong. I can tell you there is somehing wrong when then it hurts all the time. I have a hard time bending it. I have a hard time walking for a long time. When it comes to shaving my legs that is the worst and putting on socks and shoes. I’m just so darn tired of having my knee hurt when there is nothing wrong with the left.

I had both knees replaced .right in12/05 and left in 5/06 now from the time I had them done the pain is more then before I had them done.X-rays all look fine all the time but still in pain .To young for S.S.I. got retired do to replacement.Know 5 years later my rehab.Dr.is sending me back to a dr.that only dose replcements.So its shack rattle and pain .I think 5+ years of pain pills is way to long.It was the dumbs thing I ever had done.Day I wish that they had justed cut the things off.Had 20+ years of knee pain but the last 5 have been hell.

i HAD TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON 2/8/11, FOLLOWED BY THE REQUIRED THERAPY AND BLOOD THINNERS, ETC. FOR SIX WEEKS. MY RT KNEE IS SWOLLEN AND WELL AND MY TOTAL LEG UP TO THE GROIN AREA. I CAN NO LONGER FUNCTION AND HAVE HAD TO HIRE A HOUSEKEEPER. MY HUSBAND DOES THE COOKING AND SHOPPING NOW. THE ONLY TIME I MANAGE TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE IS FOR A DOCTOR’S VISIT. MY LIFE IS DESTROYED !i WISH IT COULD BE UNDONE.