bogeypro Dr who did my hip has 1000+ joint (knee & hip) replacements and the 2nd opinion Dr (also 1000+) moved here from the Boston area and he was on the NE Patriot's and Bruins medical staff so I trust his opinion. Good enough for millionaires is good enough for me. He does joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures & he concurred with the 1st DR that I was not a good candidate for a scope. When we reviewed the MRI he was surprised I didn't have chronic pain because of the tears and significant arthritis & he asked if I thought I could walk a mile. Told him my wife & I walk 2+ miles after dinner most nights & have topped out at around 4 miles ..... no pain. He said I should consider myself lucky because the torn meniscus is still providing cushioning. He suggested trying Hyaluronic acid as a temporary solution
Par4QC bogeypro Hyaluronic acid as a temporary solution My wife had that done 3 times, iirc. So, about 1.5-2 years before replacement(s). She had both done.
Walterjn gllama my last girlfriend had both hips and a knee done in 9 months about 12-13 years ago. She said the hips were easy to recover from, and the knee was something she hopes to never need to go through again. She has moved to the Cumberland Gap area and hikes in the hills every day. The knee has more to it than the hip, especially the way they're doing hip replacements now. Do your research and find the best surgeon and pt. They will make life easier.
Supp I've got some knee issues as well. The doc says there is almost no cartilage in my knees and that knee replacement will be needed at some point. Generally speaking, I don't have any pain, but if I start moving around a little more vigorously my knees start to ache. I can mow my lawns, but I can't walk when I golf.
DonM My wife had both knees done in the past two years. The second one was robotically assisted surgery and the recovery went quite well.
LBlack14 Had my 1st knee surgery (right) at the age of 33, in 1998, softball injury. Then, my Dr. said, "you have the knees of a 70 year old man", cartilage worn out, amongst other thangs. Now.....knee replacement scares the hell outta me.
DonM LBlack14 Since I live in a 55 plus community, I know tons of people with knee replacements. Everyone seems to be very satisfied with the results.
LBlack14 DonM it's the gettin' to the results that scares the hell outta me. I've been around that pain, alot, from 17-21/22. I'm not ready to cross that threshold, by choice, at this point. I'm tired of PT as well.
mulegolf I saw the orthopedic surgeon yesterday. As I expected, it's time to replace my left knee. I'm scheduled for October 9th. He said also that he'd probably see me again either next year or the year after that for my right knee.
braveheart mulegolf As a therapist who works with all the total knees and hips done at my hospital, it will be a life changing event for you. Know now that you must go into it with every intention of working hard at your rehabilitation. Manage the pain, do what the PT says and you will have more often than not a good outcome. Rehab for the knee is more intense than hips, you have range of motion goals that will require effort and time to achieve. Always here for your support. Good luck.
sdandrea1 Ugh. I got a partial (medial meniscus) replacement 5 years ago and the same knee (r) is "acting up". I'm afraid to go see the doc, because I don't want to know. I'm too busy to be down for 2 months. Knee brace, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac.
DonM braveheart @mulegolf As an observer of both times my wife had it done, the pain from days 3-10 was the biggest issue. She couldn’t tolerate the opioid type pain relievers but ended up with others that got her through it. And she loved her ice gizmo. The first two days are not bad because of the residual effects of what they use during surgery. She’s like a new person now.
sdandrea1 DonM SWMBO just finished Week 4 after total knee. She's up to 110 degrees of flexion. She can't tolerate the opioids so she depended on ice and Tylenol. The secret to full and fast recovery is do exactly what the PT says and push yourself to do it daily.
KCee DonM She’s like a new person now. I guess my wife should have had knee surgery instead of 3 foot surgeries 😞
garyt1957 DonM Same for my wife. She literally cried through some of the therapy but she did it. My hip replacement was much easier.
backinit My knee has been pretty well, but I remember when it was acting up. I was able to work through it.
sdandrea1 colej That’s great news! She will be back to putting her foot up your ass very soon! Never stopped. She had another foot with a good knee above it. 😳
