Total Right Knee Replacement

[robnchris]

Suppose a lot depends on the surgeon,,I had both elbows operated on by 2 different surgeons,,both ok now but one looks a bit of a mess,,it didnt heal neatly like the other one..Suppose its like tradesmen,,some are better than others,,BUSBY.

The lady had them done by the same surgeon, so luck be a lady tonight.

 

[maison]

Mrs Maison had both knees replaced on the same day. Not recommended as you “can’t put your best foot forward” as the physios kept telling her to do.

From being in a wheelchair, due to osteo arthritis, following the operation she was riding her electric bike within 6 weeks. Not going far but managing to pedal OK. Within eight weeks she was back to walking good distances. She has always been determined when she puts her mind to it.

That was just over ten years ago and she is still doing well.

 

[the1andonly]

Had my right knee done 2 yrs last August.
Not permitted to drive untilled signed off by surgeon at least 6 weeks.
I have more trouble driving van with my left knee constant cluch work.
Get advice from physio before the op and do shedloads of prep, will make life easier afterwards.
Around this area we had group treatment upto 15 people together for typicaly 12 weeks, how big is a piece of string, mine was over 12month of physio 2 years on still use an ice pack most nights. Especially if i kneel for too
LOng.

Ps do the work and youll be rewarded dont and the physio wont put the effort in and you will be discharged. I was keept for so long because they could see the effort.

 

[68c]

I confess I am more interested in non surgical solutions. At the moment I realise I need to do some strengthening exercises, both knees hurt the same but I can see my left thigh is visibly thinner than the right. When kneeling on my left knee I can stand up when kneeling on my right I cannot no matter how hard I try, id this common?

 

[Snoopy]

I had a partial knee replacement done 2 years ago, reluctantly I made add, was a long distance runner In my early days, So from the age of 16, my first scrape out,problems continued through the years, quartizone injections, phsio, ect, finally after knee just randomly given way..without warning! Knee was bone on bone, arthirits, so finally at the age of 51, had it replaced, like many have said, exercise, physio, and just keep at it, for me....so much better, don't have to sit on my bum now going up and downstairs was back driving 6 weeks later, whatever you decide, good luck

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[68c]

Thanks, I will sleep on it.

 

[robnchris]

I confess I am more interested in non surgical solutions. At the moment I realise I need to do some strengthening exercises, both knees hurt the same but I can see my left thigh is visibly thinner than the right. When kneeling on my left knee I can stand up when kneeling on my right I cannot no matter how hard I try, id this common?

If your knees are worn bone to bone I'm afraid there isn't another option, I was a martial arts instructor for 35 years, played squash 3 times a week, 3 maybe 4 skiing holidays a year, I suppose a bit of an adrenaline junkie.
My knees and elbows are well shot, I've had all the keyhole surgery cleaning and trimming the cartilage etc etc. last November I had autologous osteochondral grafting "OATS" operations sadly they didn't work, the shock wave treatment didn't improve my knee neither did the injections.
The next move is the last bridge which when burnt you can't go back so it's a knee replacement, yes I am in pain but with the current covid situation there is no way I am going to get a knee replacement anytime in the next 1 to 2 yrs so I have learnt to live with the pain.

Because of the covid restrictions I can't go the gym so my Quads are melting away which if I could rebuild back to their former selves would support my knees.
So it's as much muscle building exercises as I can do at home, plus look after my diet, all not easy when you are 70yrs next birthday but in your head you are still in your tournament fighting days.

 

[Coolcats]

If your knees are worn bone to bone I'm afraid there isn't another option, I was a martial arts instructor for 35 years, played squash 3 times a week, 3 maybe 4 skiing holidays a year, I suppose a bit of an adrenaline junkie.
My knees and elbows are well shot, I've had all the keyhole surgery cleaning and trimming the cartilage etc etc. last November I had autologous osteochondral grafting "OATS" operations sadly they didn't work, the shock wave treatment didn't improve my knee neither did the injections.
The next move is the last bridge which when burnt you can't go back so it's a knee replacement, yes I am in pain but with the current covid situation there is no way I am going to get a knee replacement anytime in the next 1 to 2 yrs so I have learnt to live with the pain.

Because of the covid restrictions I can't go the gym so my Quads are melting away which if I could rebuild back to their former selves would support my knees.
So it's as much muscle building exercises as I can do at home, plus look after my diet, all not easy when you are 70yrs next birthday but in your head you are still in your tournament fighting days.

Great attitude, my Father had a knee replacement which was 100% successful, from what I saw it was attitude both before and after the operation and think this is key to help recovery

 

[Janecambridge]

There are alternatives to replacement if your knee is suitable. One is microfracture surgery. In basic terms the worn away joint (bone on bone) has small holes drilled in and new cartilage grows. This will need a temporary knee brace post surgery.
NHS surgeons have a price limit on replacement joints so private payment may will get you a better prosthesis.
If going private, do your homework.
There are surgeons who believe in keeping as much of the knee/hip joint as possible.
e.g instead of cutting away a torn meniscus they will repair. Instead of full replacement they will do partial as maybe just inside of knee is affected.

 

[Shrimp]

I have heard that the fitter your muscles are before the op the better/quicker you recover!
MiL used to go to water aerobics and walk a lot, after her first knee there were no problems and was quick to recover, second knee took a little longer!

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[Zains Pops]

I had total left knee replacement 4 yrs and counting. Gave me back my mobility Driving after 8 weeks As others have said exercise is the key. It’s never going to be as good as the original it takes at least 12 months to establish the new normal
My right is now having problems the surgeon has offered another replacement but I’ll not go there until forced by pain and immobility.
It is a serious major painful attack on your body not to be undertaken until all else has failed.

 

[KiwiKampers]

I drove our motorhome within a month of having a full knee replacement (manual gearbox) and I thought I was OK, but after doing several hundred kilometres in a matter of a few days the knee became very inflamed and swollen. I ended up having to go to A&E and they were worried that I had a Deep Vein Thrombosis. Fortunately, it wasn’t but you need to be careful. Don’t drive for long spells, take regular breaks and walk around.
Incidentally, the biggest problem for me was getting in and out of the cab. Really painful jumping down.

 

[Northernraider]

My mums had both knees replaced and one hip ....she was awake and watching the procedure on tv screen the whole time

Up and moving the next day

Home fairly quick after

She even removed her own staples from one knee ha ha
But she's an ex matron and weird with stuff like that


Driving within a month or so

 

[Pausim]

If you drive before your medics clear you there may be insurance implications. The official NHS advice is 6 to 8 weeks but speak to doctor or physio before driving.

 

[busby]

If you drive before your medics clear you there may be insurance implications. The official NHS advice is 6 to 8 weeks but speak to doctor or physio before driving.

To Late oops,,,BUSBY.

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[68c]

Beginning to think we need a new Fun poll, who still has their original knee?

 

[movan]

I have heard that the fitter your muscles are before the op the better/quicker you recover!
MiL used to go to water aerobics and walk a lot, after her first knee there were no problems and was quick to recover, second knee took a little longer!

Hi Shrimp, I know slightly different but I too was told whenever I had broken bones in my legs/foot that they healed better and more quickly because I was a dancer.

Sadly, as old age and osteo etc has taken over, it doesn't apply quite the same but I do ok.

 

[SuperMike]

I have had both hips done and the right knee, plus my left foot is held together with screws an a metal plate. The result, I feel, is as good as the surgeon. For the knee they had me on an exercise bike on day three and I was managing 20mph. Before all this madness, when out hiking with my Scouts, I used to shout at them “ I’ve got two false hips and one false knee, I’m still in front of you lot, so let’s stop with the whinging.”
I do recommend having whatever done with a local block, it makes the recovery so much easier.

 

[Pausim]

I do recommend having whatever done with a local block, it makes the recovery so much easier.

I agree, couldn’t feel a thing and hardly aware of what was going on. I think I was on happy drug as well as the blocker. Afterwards I was sat up eating sandwiches whilst all around me they were groaning and feeling bad.

 

[appydaze]

My nan had both her knees done and the doctor told to walk at least one mile a day
we haven't seen her since 1947....

sorry, I couldn't help it,,,,,I'll get me coat

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[busby]

My nan had both her knees done and the doctor told to walk at least one mile a day
we haven't seen her since 1947....

sorry, I couldn't help it,,,,,I'll get me coat

I would if i was you,,its cold out and there is no telling how far away your Nan is now,,,BUSBY..

 

[gus-lopez]

At the end of the day it is still a case of where you live. My nephews missus has been waiting for new knees since whe was 35. They proposed surgery to one & did the pre-ops ealry this year. Virus put paid to it all.

 

[the1andonly]

If you get as far as a surgeon discuss the options, i was concerned about a full knee replacement and was more interested in a partial. Lets look at the xrays, see here on the left that needs a partial here in the middle that would need a partial on the right heres your third partial, a total is the onlyway forward. Because of your age it will be sized for a repair. (ie a second replacement, not always possible or done by most surgeons)
Even with my problems its far better than not having it done. My problem is due to a problem being miss diagnosed and assuming a tkr would solve it as i had been told 2 years previously i would need one but wait until i couldn't stand the pain. Please don't do that in these times it will long enough anyway
Be aware cynic on the way
When i had mine done it was done in a private hospital (on NHS) pherhaps surgeon too ready to do replacement and not see or solve my other problem. but physio was far to ready to chuck me out. I was signed off as fit but with a note that my straight leg wasn't straight enough, so had to play the game. The local physio team were superb.

 

[robnchris]

There are alternatives to replacement if your knee is suitable. One is microfracture surgery. In basic terms the worn away joint (bone on bone) has small holes drilled in and new cartilage grows. This will need a temporary knee brace post surgery.
NHS surgeons have a price limit on replacement joints so private payment may will get you a better prosthesis.
If going private, do your homework.
There are surgeons who believe in keeping as much of the knee/hip joint as possible.
e.g instead of cutting away a torn meniscus they will repair. Instead of full replacement they will do partial as maybe just inside of knee is affected.

From chats with my surgeon, Mr Vladimir Bobic and previously having the procedure you describe I can say it doesn't work, small holes aren.t big enough to attract the bone marrow etc.
Oats "osteochondral autograft transfer system" is now regarded as the standard more successful procedure.

 

[Janecambridge]

“From chats with my surgeon, Mr Vladimir Bobic and previously having the procedure you describe I can say it doesn't work, small holes aren.t big enough to attract the bone marrow etc.

Did for me.stem cell surgery too.

OATS is an option, of course, but still debatable with leading surgeons. It’s what is best individually and what limits each surgeon has.

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