Back then they were only expected to last 12 - 15 years...
I just had mine x-rayed and the joint still looks good...but the glue is usually what fails.
My knee caps are apparently working their way loose...but, they won't touch them, figure they would cause more problems than they would fix.
So I've tried everything from 800mg motrin (prescription only) to hydrocodone and oxycontin...they didn't do much...
So I tried some Aleve...figured what the heck..amazingly, it isn't a cure all but it sure has helped me.
No guarantees as what works for one may not work for another...but, it's worth a try.
And since it is naproxen (naprosyn) which is an NSAID, my copay is only $1 for a prescription...picked up today..
Now I wish I hadn't picked up the big bottle of Aleve the other day...best I've felt in quite some time.
My $.02
