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| April 4, 2017 ocden 35 posts | Knee replacement I would like some feedback on knee replacement from people who have had it done especalily. I have ran out of temporary fixes & scheduled to have a replacement. Before i played alot of outfield & my doctor said no more running? Any suggestions or advice ? |
| April 4, 2017 Mannjo 61 posts | Ocden, I am like you have had four scopes and the last one they did what is called accu fill. The orth guy has told me the next step would be a replacement. The only concern I see in your post is the doctor told you no more runnng. I play with numerous guys who have had replacements. They all run,maybe not as good,but still run and some are outfielders. Just a suggestion ,I would get another opinion before doing it. Make sure the surgeon is sports oriented. Just some thoughts. |
| April 4, 2017 missouridave Men's 60 166 posts | ocden, I got by for four or five years with cortisone shots. The shots quit working in 2014.I had my ortho do a scope in spring of 2014. After 8 weeks of rehab and still swollen it became clear that a replacement was in order. Limped through 2014 and had a full replacement in Dec 2014. My pain was severe enough that it would wake me up at night. That's when I knew it was time. I was bone on bone. My surgeon, who played sports himself, asked me to give up basketball which I did. He is not excited about running or playing softball but made me promise not to slide. I told him the same thing I told my teammates. If I am on the ground, I fell!. I cannot run as well as I did before but I can run without pain. If you do a replacement make sure that you do ALL of the rehab. It really makes a difference. I did read an article recently that says they have now developed a synthetic cartilage that is being used on feet in the US. In Europe they are now using it to avoid knee replacements. I agree with Mannjo make sure you get a second opinion and get a surgeon who works with athletes. Good luck. |
| April 4, 2017 doubleplay2 Men's 55 22 posts | OCDEN, A lot of what you do depends on whether your whole knee is bad or just part is bone on bone. In my case I was bone on bone in just the inside part of my knee's, the rest of the knee was sound. All they had to do was a partial replacement on both knees. I was out of action for only four months before I was running and playing again. I have been playing for five years since my first one and four years since my other knee was done. You may not qualify for a partial but I would look into it before you do a full replacement. |
| April 4, 2017 ocden 35 posts | Thks for the info,to clarify my doc is a sports med. I've known him for over 30 yrs,did my 1st scope in 86. He just said i shouldn't run or jump on it so i would have a longer longevity on it. Yes the nights suck trying to sleep with pain,s changes. Mannjo i did the accu-fill in Jan.on my left knee against my other doctors wishes who does this kind of surgery still doing therapy on it. He also said my knee was shot. I was out of town & just bending over when my right knee just popped a couple loud pops knocked me on my azz where i couldn't get up & had to go to emergency from the pain,it was worse then when i had the accu-fill surgery. I have heard about the synthetic ankle surgery in the US,but the knee hasn't been approved here yet! Also know the rehab is very important. Well i appreciate all the input from everyone so far ! |
| April 5, 2017 softball4b Men's 70 1248 posts | TKR in Nov. Played at softball for 3 years after my knee totally blew up. Cortisone shots because I had work commitments that I wanted to honor. Great surgeon and great hospital. I would not call what I do running, but then again I was never fast just not slow, before knee blowup. Afterwards a glacier was faster. Bottom-line, I have no pain and everyday I am regaining more mobility. Hitting and running straight line are not issues. What I call athletic movements are a work in progress. My doc does not lecture me about softball, he tells me what to expect and expects me to make smart decisions. Am I a 100%, compared to what, am I as good as my competition, I want to think so, but words are words and actions are facts. What fact I am absolutely certain of is. Softball aside, this is a quality of life decision that I made with great forethought and investigation. My results have far exceeded my expectations and I worry more about out living my money than I do about pain. Mike Adair Southwest Bandits 60 OTE 65 |
| April 5, 2017 Uncle Mike Men's 60 122 posts | TKR on 2/14/14 There are quite a few implants on the market, ask your dr which one he plans on putting into your body. Check out mykneeguide.com There have been a few recalls as well. There are athletic knees or sport knees available. The best piece of advice I could give you is to see a physical therapist before your TKR and find out which exercises you will be doing post-op and start doing them now. This will really help your rehab. Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D levels for bone growth and health- as some implants require your bones to attach or grow "around" the implant. Every 1 lb of weight puts 4-5 lbs of pressure on your knees. Lose it now . There is an "unloader" brace available with a prescription- you have your knee measured and it customized to fit your knee. It will keep your knee aligned while you are moving around. It is a little cumbersome, but effective. I have been using 1 on my other knee for 3 years now. I can trot or jog straight ahead with minimal knee pain. One other thing, when you have it done- get your medical implant card. I have been flying internationally ever since my TKR, and I was just denied access last month. |
