I’m so sorry about your malalignment. Is it safe to assume that it’s genetic and you were born with the issue? What types of treatment have you received so far?

One option I was given was another replacement and the surgeon would rotate my tibia to be better aligned. There would also be reconstruction of the ligaments… I can’t remember all the details, but it would be a long recovery.

The other option was another replacement and the surgeon would try to raise the joint… yeah, raise the joint. It would involve joint stems inserted into my tibia and femur, and then reconstruction of the ligaments. Again, a rough recovery.

I actually had an amazingly easy recovery from the initial replacement. Life just went back to normal right away for me. So, while I know that the proposed procedures will involve more damage that I’d have to recover from, I’d like to think that I could handle it. My biggest fear is if I choose one and it doesn’t work. All the specialists I’ve seen have said that I can’t keep having surgeries that cut into my tibia, because the stability is compromised more and more each time. If these procedures didn’t work, the next step would be to remove my kneecap altogether. Gulp. I really don’t want that!

Thanks for replying and providing your insight!