Knee replacements

[Baggers]

@C4E

My late wife had two such operations performed a few years ago now by a very experienced surgeon who I believe is now retired. Her experiences were very positive in each case as she had severe arthritis which caused her a lot of pain and reduced her mobility significantly. These replacements changed her life and I am so pleased she got them so that she could better enjoy her remaining years. Some doctors advise patients to put it off as long as possible since they are only good for a limited time - my wife ignored that advice and in her case it paid off I guess.

So I would say yes but maybe the choice of surgeon is critical?

Sad to read that you lost your wife, Fluffy One. But glad that the surgery helped her to at least enjoy her remaining years.

When facing similar surgery I was told by the neurosurgeon to lose weight first, then see. It worked (had to cut back on the pies!!!). I have a rather nasty osteoarthritis in the right knee and lower back, and an extruded disc. But the knee does have a little cartilage. I shouldn't say this but thank the gods for Oxycontin/Oxycodone and good old Endone!

This is starting to sound like the conversations between my brother and I (he's a similar vintage)... "How's the back, not bad, how's the knee, not bad, how's the gout, not bad, how're the kidneys, on the improve, how's the liver, gave up the grog, how's the PTSD, nah so so, yours, nah experimenting with new medication..." (my bro also served in the RAN and has PTSD as well... coupla miserable pr1cks when we get together only rescued by our encourageable senses of humour).

[LP]

My advice is to see how you go once physio starts back up again. It blows my mind that that was the response you got from the physio.

My son is a trained sports physio, he says the outcome is 15% surgery - 85% rehab!

That's the scary part for footballers, how much rehab you have to do to get back to full capability.

[DJC]

Sad to read that you lost your wife, Fluffy One. But glad that the surgery helped her to at least enjoy her remaining years.

When facing similar surgery I was told by the neurosurgeon to lose weight first, then see. It worked (had to cut back on the pies!!!). I have a rather nasty osteoarthritis in the right knee and lower back, and an extruded disc. But the knee does have a little cartilage. I shouldn't say this but thank the gods for Oxycontin/Oxycodone and good old Endone!

This is starting to sound like the conversations between my brother and I (he's a similar vintage)... "How's the back, not bad, how's the knee, not bad, how's the gout, not bad, how're the kidneys, on the improve, how's the liver, gave up the grog, how's the PTSD, nah so so, yours, nah experimenting with new medication..." (my bro also served in the RAN and has PTSD as well... coupla miserable pr1cks when we get together only rescued by our encourageable senses of humour).

Complex post Baggers and not one you can respond to with ‘X2’.

First of all, I want to echo your words about Cookie’s sad loss.

Next, I want to commiserate with you about ageing bodies and the impact of serving your country.

Finally, I want to have a good laugh at the pies and the senses of humour of the two miserable pricks ????

[cookie2]

@ Baggers & DJC

Thanks for your sentiments guys - appreciated.

Yes gatherings of my friends seem to have transformed to a degree into comparing notes on various ailments.

[Lods]

In Tassie on the phone. Posting not the best at the moment. Sorry for your loss cookie. Not sure if its a recent one but condolences anyway. I was a long,high ,triple jumper as a youngster. As a result of that abuse I required a knee replacement at 55
I was in constant discomforting . even jogging was painful. Recovery from the tkr took about 12 months. After  that I was able to sprint and jump quite well. No pain. Take off feels good on that  leg. The only problem is with  landing and taking off from the leg in the triple jump so that's off the agenda. Totally against doctors orders but so far so good.

[DJC]

In Tassie on the phone. Posting not the best at the moment. Sorry for your loss cookie. Not sure if its a recent one but condolences anyway. I was a long,high ,triple jumper as a youngster. As a result of that abuse I required a knee replacement at 55
I was in constant discomforting . even jogging was painful. Recovery from the tkr took about 12 months. After  that I was able to sprint and jump quite well. No pain. Take off feels good on that  leg. The only problem is with  landing and taking off from the leg in the triple jump so that's off the agenda. Totally against doctors orders but so far so good.

Bionic man Lods?

[c4e]

I had mine at age 56
A result o fbeing an average cricketer, indoor cricketer, footballer and tennis player

[kruddler]

I had mine at age 56
A result o fbeing an average cricketer, indoor cricketer, footballer and tennis player

Curious, what was the actual injury that meant a replacement was required?

[c4e]

@ krudds

I've had knee pain for about 8 years. Kept tearing the meniscus and athritis. The pain continually got worse. I've had 3 arthroscopes on the bad knee as well as a tibial osteotomy as well as 2 athroscopes on my "good"knee. The tibial osteotomy was more of a delaying op.
I'm hoping the sore hip is a result of my altered walking action although I doubt it. I'll see if that settles down over the next 6 months and hopefully the left knee doesn't worsen

[cookie2]

@ krudds

I've had knee pain for about 8 years. Kept tearing the meniscus and athritis. The pain continually got worse. I've had 3 arthroscopes on the bad knee as well as a tibial osteotomy as well as 2 athroscopes on my "good"knee. The tibial osteotomy was more of a delaying op.
I'm hoping the sore hip is a result of my altered walking action although I doubt it. I'll see if that settles down over the next 6 months and hopefully the left knee doesn't worsen

Hope it works out well for you C4E. I know from observation what you are going through.