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Originally Posted by Barefoot

I have a few questions, and I'd like to hear from people who've had this surgery. I tried cortisone shots which worked for a while, and other avenues, however now I'm in constant pain. I spent many years jogging and playing daily squash, so it's a combination of a worn-out knee and arthritis. My orthopaedic surgeons says I do not need a knee replacement and this surgery will do the trick. (I did have arthroscopic surgery in 1989 on both knees, which relieved the pain I was having. But I assume things have changed a lot since then!)

Questions:
Why did you have the surgery?

Left Knee - two years ago, right knee - three years ago

Did you have a general anaesthic?
Yes, for both.

Did you need crutches?
No, for both.

Were you advised to take blood thinners after the surgery to avoid blood clots? .
No, for both

How long and how often did you go to Rehab (if at all)?
No, for both

When did you resume driving?
Left Knee - right away. Right knee - couple of days

When could you walk comfortably?
Couple of days for walking, two to three weeks for anything strenuous, like dancing.

When did you feel yourself completely healed?
A month

Are you happy with the results?
Yes.

Both of my knees involved a torn meniscus, which is like a shock absorber between the two leg bones. In both cases, part of the meniscus was trimmed away (can't be stitched because of no blood supply to heal). My knees still get sore, but they no longer "lock up" like they did when the piece of meniscus that was torn would get into the joint. I can ballroom dance a couple nights a week and usually walk the executive courses 4 or 5 times a week. Would think that your results will really depend on what is causing your knee pain. If the meniscus is completely worn away, arthroscopic is not going to help.



Thanks so much.

Sign me - Nervous Nellie

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