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“ It helps to start before the surgery.”. I meant the exercises, not the drugs.

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Originally Posted by Susan1717 (Post 2407353)

I had 3 horrific experiences with Dr Alfred Cook so do not advise. First, he forgot me in the office after my X-rays. Then said I needed immediate knee replacement. I decided to wait in second opinion from my doctor up north. Said I’d get a knee injection to hold me over. On next visit upon checking in, they had me in system for hip replacement!!!! Then, Dr Cook proceeded to try and give me an injection in the wrong knee!!! It’s been 7 years since and 2 doctors later of which both told me there is no way I need ANY surgery let alone a replacement!!! I get a yearly gel shot and am good to go!!

Horrific experience!!

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2407406)

Here is a link to one very similar to mine:
Amazon.com

Here is the DonJoy site, and one very similar to what I have:
A22 Titanium Custom Knee Brace by DonJoy

And this is the exact model I have:
Buy DonJoy OA Nano Knee Brace | Unloader Knee Brace Support

WHOA The price is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I guess it's worth it if you can save yourself surgery.

I had my knee replaced 5 weeks ago. I’m walking well with no assistance.

Optomotion Orthopedics
407-355-3120. They have an office in Orlando and also Wildwood. You won’t be disappointed.

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Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2407485)

Ah, the clarity helps. Yes, if one isn't bone on bone there are some temporary pain relief options.

I was not bone-on-bone and still had knee replacement surgery. It's about pain people not about xrays.

Had mine six years ago and it's one of the best decisions I ever made. Dr Duke from the orthopedic institute who has since retired, unfortunately. He did a cementless which can be done on patients with healthier bones, who are usually younger. Ask you doc about that. Also, ask them how they measure and decide which size new knee. Your new knee must be the right size and must be put in the right position.

One out of five patients are not happy with their new knee. Even the world's best surgeons have to throw up their hands and say "it happens. " Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Flyers999 (Post 2407621)

I totally agree it's about the pain and it's also about the age. The older one gets as the surgery is postponed, the slower the recovery. Our bodies don't repair themselves in older age as they did in their 20's.

But some are so fearful of surgery and that has to be taken into consideration. They can't bear the thought of recovery pain and that colors their choice of treatment.

To each their own.