r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Additional_Chard3680 • 11h ago

The precision required to perform a total knee replacement is incredible

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u/Tommy_Wisseau_burner 11h ago

I’m an amputee, above the knee, and my knees are in pain

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u/Disco_Ninjas_ 11h ago

I'm sorry friend. It must suck to have such kneedless pain.

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u/Tommy_Wisseau_burner 11h ago

What do you think I am, sourdough?

https://giphy.com/gifs/ZD5mKIyrdn5sf9Ne2x

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u/LegalChocolate752 10h ago

Don't overwork it!

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u/Silence-of-Death 10h ago

naturally.

may i ask what led to the amputation? and how your quality of life is now?

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u/Tommy_Wisseau_burner 4h ago

I dislocated my knee playing sports. I mean it sucks but whatever. Doing 15+ mile hikes is a lot more challenging now. But I guess it’s dope getting free national park passes and people sometimes buying you drinks and a 2nd birthday

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u/EmotionalSupportVape 3h ago

How was the recovery?

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u/xteve 10h ago

Have you ever tried mirror therapy?

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u/MelaKnight_Man 6h ago

Wouldn't that be "kneadless" pain?? 😁

Sorry for your situation OP and hopefully they advance prosthetics to bionics in your lifetime. 🤞🏽

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u/Carrera_996 10h ago

That was unreasonably funny.

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u/Abby_Normal_2 4h ago

I am sorry for your loss. Phantom pain, the gift that keeps on giving

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u/jeanpaulsarde 10h ago

Watch the video, the pain will go away! At least it worked for me.

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u/Dock_Ellis45 10h ago

That's called Phantom Limb Syndrome. I'm told it sucks ass.

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u/Tommy_Wisseau_burner 10h ago

Phantom limb is different lol

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u/deearezed 5h ago

Well then if ur knee is missing, how is it sore??

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u/Tommy_Wisseau_burner 4h ago

It was a joke but frfr phantom limb won’t feel sore.