Knee Replacement

[OakLeaf]

Ugh.

Still, everyone I know who's had TKA and followed through with their PT has had no regrets whatsoever about the surgery. Same as everyone else keeps telling you. Hugs and pain-free vibes to you.

[thekarens]

Ugh.

Still, everyone I know who's had TKA and followed through with their PT has had no regrets whatsoever about the surgery. Same as everyone else keeps telling you. Hugs and pain-free vibes to you.

I'll second that. My boss had hers replaced last year and now you would never know she had it replaced. She can be as active add anyone. Before the surgery she did a lot of hobbling around.

Good luck!

[Helene2013]

Wow. Such a 180 turn. Hoping that whatever happens, you'll be able to get a great life back, full of unrestricted activities!

[Pax]

Thanks all. As my SO recently pointed out, the decline in activity level has been really gradual but now I'm at the stage where I have to decide between grocery shopping OR going to another store, I don't have enough knee to do both anymore. Guess it's time.

[Trek420]

Thanks all. As my SO recently pointed out, the decline in activity level has been really gradual but now I'm at the stage where I have to decide between grocery shopping OR going to another store, I don't have enough knee to do both anymore. Guess it's time.

Best of luck and I'm sure you're making the right decision. What I hear from Knott is some folks and even some doctors push for a TKA too early. A patient complains of pain when hiking downhill, well everyone's knees hurt some when hiking down a mountain. Suck it up and strengthen your hams, gluteus and quads.

But if your activity is declining so much you run the risk of losing muscle strength. You're an athlete, you will do the work but you just can't move anymore. Knott says or at least my understanding is good doctors want to hit that sweet spot where it's needed but not so late that you've lost any motivation.

So keep you active and moving is the goal.

[Pax]

Best of luck and I'm sure you're making the right decision. What I hear from Knott is some folks and even some doctors push for a TKA too early. A patient complains of pain when hiking downhill, well everyone's knees hurt some when hiking down a mountain. Suck it up and strengthen your hams, gluteus and quads.

But if your activity is declining so much you run the risk of losing muscle strength. You're an athlete, you will do the work but you just can't move anymore. Knott says or at least my understanding is good doctors want to hit that sweet spot where it's needed but not so late that you've lost any motivation.

So keep you active and moving is the goal.

That seems to be where my docs are. I'm getting heavier, but I still try to work out as much as I can; they seem to want to do it while I'm physically strong and anxious to get at that rehab!

The xrays show significant valgus and the MRI shows almost no joint spacing left on the lateral side of the knee, guess the five previous surgeries (starting in 1974) have taken their toll.

[Crankin]

Wishing you speedy healing and recovery.

[ny biker]

That seems to be where my docs are. I'm getting heavier, but I still try to work out as much as I can; they seem to want to do it while I'm physically strong and anxious to get at that rehab!

The xrays show significant valgus and the MRI shows almost no joint spacing left on the lateral side of the knee, guess the five previous surgeries (starting in 1974) have taken their toll.

One of my friends had partial knee replacement surgery last month. His recovery is going very well. He is over 70 but a very active cyclist.

I have a relative who is a nurse at an orthopedic surgery practice, and I mentioned my friend's surgery to her. She said that having strong ligaments is important for a successful outcome. So yes, having the replacement while you're still strong should help with your recovery.

I understand not wanting any more surgeries after what you've been through already. FWIW, I had ankle surgery to repair a torn tendon years ago when I lived and worked in Manhattan. I was able to avoid the surgery for a couple of years by using orthotics and wearing snearkers all the time (even at work with business suits) but eventually I reached the point where I couldn't walk one block to go to the bank or get lunch. It was a long recovery process but well worth the effort, especially when the alternative was forced sedentariness (is that a word?).

Good luck!!