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Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Is it true that one should delay TKR for as long as possible?

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Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Is it true that one should delay TKR for as long as possible?

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Early TKR is linked with better outcomes. Delaying surgery lowers quality of life. OA is essentially a progressive degenerative disease which has no cure. If your doctor has recommended TKR then do not delay.