[YouNeverKnow]

I would like to know how many of you have had a partial knee replacement and how long did it take until you could drive and do most activities? I know that it is an individual situation but I am hopeful that I will be able to get back to activities in 2-3 weeks.
I would love to hear some success stories as I am getting very nervous about the whole thing and need some encouragement.

[Roaddog53]

I had a knee osteotomy a few years ago and went very well. I didn't have to replace the knee and was up and walking in 2 days, although with a halo brace and screws I turned for6 weeks . VERY PAINFUL but worth it. You may want to check up on the latest vs. getting your knee replaced. The doctors said much better and longer results.

[Mr. Grampi II]

Michigander: Greetings from a fellow Michigander, born and raised in Monroe and living part time in the Village of Caroline. I have had two total knee replacements, the right in 2008 and the left about 6 weeks ago, I am 56. Comparatively speaking, your results should be much better than mine. First off, your story is yours, do not let anyone else discourage you with there successes or circumstances , everybody is different.

When they did the right knee on 5/6/2008, I played in a golf tournament in Pittsburgh in early June. They did the left knee on 12/4/12 and I am up walking now, I am traveling to Mexico on business in a couple of weeks, I am putting/chipping in my bedroom and I plan to play golf like nothing happened when I return to the Villages in May.

The key to it all is therapy, do it and you will be fine , it is like anything else in life, you want the results you have to put in the work...

In the end you will wish you did it sooner. Best of luck to you
Mark

[kathyzapp]

I have unicompartmental knee replacements on both knees--2003 and 2006. Way back then it took about 5-6 weeks to be completely back to my normal activities.

[YouNeverKnow]

Mr. Grampi II I sent you a private message.

[bkcunningham1]

I have a friend who is 70. Today, Tuesday, makes one month to the day since she had double total knee replacement surgery in Ocala. She stayed in a physical rehab facility for a week after the surgery and is getting therapy at home now.

My husband and I have been going with her and walking everyday for the past week. We've been walking on the street in front of her house but decided to change it up a little. Saturday she walked from The Lighthouse Restaurant at Lake Sumter along the boardwalk all the way to Haagen Dazs ice cream, up the stairs, across the street to Ambrosia and through Ambrosia before we jumped in the golf cart and headed back home!

On Sunday, we walked all along the lake at Spanish Springs and around the Square and to Dunkin Donuts and back to the lake. She is doing fantastic and I thank God for that.

I walked with her today around the path at Chula Vista. Her poor old legs were so bad before she couldn't walk 10 feet without being in pain. She said the only pain now is in her hips from trying to walk upright after walking bowlegged and stooped over for so many years.

So with one knee and partial, ask your doctor, but I imagine you'll be dancing before you know it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[YouNeverKnow]

Starting to feel much better about the upcoming surgery hearing positive stories! So thankful for TOTV and all the wonderful people on it!

[UpNorth]

I had a close relative who was given the option of a partial or total knee replacement. He chose the partial, thinking it would be less invasive and more conservative. After the operation, he was in intense pain for a couple of weeks, and then the whole thing failed. He got a total knee replacement after only a couple of months, and desribed it as far less painful than the partial. My guess is that the partial must be done absolutely perfectly in order for it to work with your existing parts, whereas a total knee is all "new parts". I would not be surprised to find out that partial knee replacements have a greater failure rate than total knee replacements.

[784caroline]

The condition of your knee is only one factor a DR considers when recommending full or partial knee replacement...the other is how active a lifestyle you now lead and plan to lead after you have the operation.

[Mr. Grampi II]

I think you mentioned you were going to do this in March, keep us posted on how you are doing. I am sure we will see you here, dancing in the square this summer!
Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery!

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

I had a close relative who was given the option of a partial or total knee replacement. He chose the partial, thinking it would be less invasive and more conservative. After the operation, he was in intense pain for a couple of weeks, and then the whole thing failed. He got a total knee replacement after only a couple of months, and desribed it as far less painful than the partial. My guess is that the partial must be done absolutely perfectly in order for it to work with your existing parts, whereas a total knee is all "new parts". I would not be surprised to find out that partial knee replacements have a greater failure rate than total knee replacements.

Ok, I was feeling better about it but now back to not so much. Looking for positive outcomes and good stories please!

[maybesomeday]

I found much great info on this site Knee Replacement | Knee & Hip Replacement Patient Forum

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by maybesomeday

I found much great info on this site Knee Replacement | Knee & Hip Replacement Patient Forum

Great information! Thank you!

[YouNeverKnow]

Bump

Make sure you get a second opinion with a surgeon not associated with the first surgeon. You must be a good weight; my first surgeon was going to do a partial but the second surgeon said I was too heavy and he would never recommend a partial to someone my weight. Good luck!