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I tried Cortisone shots but they ended up being less and less effective. Next, I was planning to try Synvisc shots. But I heard stories about the shots being expensive and painful. I heard that each time you have the shots, they last a shorter amount of time. My family doctor advised me to bite the bullet and have the surgery. Still, if I'd known the amount of pain involved in a knee replacement, I might have tried Synvisc shots. I figure that waiting and delaying isn't necessarily a bad thing. The Medical world seems to be continually improving and evolving in this area. |
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You want the best of the best when it comes to replacements. My surgeon in VA (Jordan & Young Orthepedic Group)stated 25% surgery and 75% therapy. I waited three months to get on his schedule because that all he does. I've had both knees replaced at different times. My only restriction is not to run which isn't good for you anyway. PS: Take your pain pill before the therapist comes because it hurts but outcome is worth it.
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I had a full replacement 5 years ago. I was in lots of pain for 12 years prior as it was not recommended as I was too young. I must tell you it is life changing. Prior I couldn't walk very far and I was used to golf, tennis and travel and I couldn't do any of them. Now I do it all.
I will tell you that it is a painful process. I did the surgery at Greenwich Hospital in CT and they were fantastic. I had an epidural which eliminated complications from general. I started therapy immediately after surgery and was in the hospital for 3 days. Went from the hospital to a rehab center for 10 days and had therapy twice per day. I highly recommend that as you are not very mobile after surgery. I was on Vicodin but personally stopped after 2 weeks. After the rehab center I had therapy three time a week for 6 weeks. Was using a cane for about another 4 weeks after. So as you can see it is a lengthy process but well worth it. Don't let anybody tell you that it's not painful because it is but worth it. Best of luck with yours. |
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"Quality of Life"
The doctor told me that "I would know when its time to get a new knee". I thought that statement was the dumbest thing I every here. I came back to him two years later and said I'm ready for a you new knee. He look at me and said "I'm surprise you lasted this long". The doctor informed me that he didn't do total knee replacements that his associated did. I ask him was he any good and he state that he was "OK". I change doctors because I didn't want an "OK" doctor doing my knee replacements. I wanted the best of the best to do my knee replacements. I could no longer wait in lines at the grocery store. Walking across the parking lot was a challenge. Medicine was just taking the edge off but not removing the pain. You no longer have to wait until a certain age like my father did. Its about "quality of life" and the younger you are the better. You heal faster and the longer you wait the more damage you do to your joint. Depending on the damage to the joint determines the surgery that you need. Nothing is as good as the original BUT if you need a NEW knee "JUST DO IT"! I had the first knee done and couldn't wait for the second one. Personally I recommend one knee at a time. My doctor won't do two knees at a time because of the therapy that required. I got my life back!
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Barefoot - wishing you a speedy recovery! :thumbup:
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Barefoot, Here's another wish for a speedy recovery for you, and may you be able to dance at the squares and play golf when you return to TV. :wave:
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On a more positive note, working through the pain is worth it. Every day there is a bit more flexibility in the knee, and a bit less pain. For me, it's been 9 days since surgery, and i was walking today with just a cane. Thanks for your good wishes. |
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I cannot run much at all right now. With successful KRS, would I at least be able to run a bit, like maybe to first base, or to chase a fly ball, or for low-intensity basketball. Believe me...I'm not talking about intensive, high level competition here. Just enough to enjoy the sports I've played my whole life. Anybody have any experience (or even opinions) to share. |
I had partial Knee replacement on both knees at the same time in 2003 Dr Amundry of the Florida Knee and Orthopedic Center in Clearwater did mine I walked out on a walker the next day, the only thpy. I did was walk after 3 weeks i began swimming. I have been almost pain free since. My knees were bone on bone, I was in constant pain, my legs were bow-legged. My legs a perfectly straight now, Everyone does not Qualify for partial knee replacement But if you do it is the way to go as faras i am concerned. I was 52 when i had it done. Bill
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I too am facing total knee replacement and wondering if I will be able to do lite sports. I am to have mine done 1/27 with Dr. Duke. Would love to stay in touch with you. And hear from others as to their activity in sports after operation. |
I injured my knee at the age of 14! Waited until I was 55 to replace it. I should have done it 25 years ago. Had the surgery on 10-15-11. In hospital 3 days. Pain level was very tolerable with meds. Used meds about 5 weeks. Had 7 weeks of therapy and went on a cruise December 26th.
Was ballroom dancing in 8 weeks. I had mine done in Indiana by a highly recommended doctor who does many knee replacements every week. Be sure to get a doc with lots of experience with knees! |
My TNR was four months ago. Now I'm golfing and bicycling. Orth Surgeon says no running but doubles tennis is OK. Other activities are all allowed.
I find if I sit for a long period of time (movie), my knee gets a bit stiff and sore, and I need to take a few minutes to stretch it out. If I overdo the exercise and work my knee too hard, sometimes it puffs up a bit and needs to be iced. Despite my original whining about the pain after surgery, it was worth it, and I'm glad I had it done! :a040: |
About 30 years ago I was in a head on car crash, my knees went through the dashboard, my mouth broke the steering wheel in which broke my jaw in 3 places. I had severe whip lash with neck and back injuries. the years have become harder and harder to deal with because of the constant pain. Went to ortho 2 years ago, he says I need knee replacement in the left knee for sure, there is arthur setting in and I am bone on bone....same with jaw ..he claims I am too young yet to have replacement..56 this dec. so, he gave me cortizone shots which did nearly nothing. I have been on crutches, used canes, knee braces, there are some days I would not get up as the pain was so bad. My knee would give out and I get shooting pain as if ice picks were stabbing me. On the scale of 1 :) to 10 :((((( I was a 15 for sure on my bad days.
I went to a lecture halloween night at the green apple heath food store and let me tell you..that lecture changed my life. The topic was curcumin for pain and inflammation. I being a total skeptic sat through the lecture of about an hour. Decided to give it a whirl. I have been taking 2 a day on in the am one in the pm some times I would take 3 on a bad day. Two weeks to the day, I am now walking about 2 miles every other day and actually felt like I could run again...so I tried it. I am now pain free in my knees, sure I still have the problem with my knees, still nee replacement however the pain level is at a quiet 2 on a bad day..highly acceptable for me. I am a firm believer in this supplement it WORKS!!! Some people have instant results some take a bit longer like me 2 weeks to the day. I encourage you to read up on all the supplement in the Terry's Natural line at the health food store. If you are suffering with pain it is usually due to inflammation..get rid of the inflammation get rid of pain...I am in no way affiliated with Terry's naturally but I am a firm believer in this supplement as it has given me a few more years pain free until I am ready for knee replacement. Hope it helps you as well...now go GOOGLE curamin extra strength!!! happy healing barbara |
Curcummin is a spice that is in curry powder. I have been taking it for 4 years. It is well know for inflammation. I buy the 1 pound organic from Frontier Coop and put it in capsules. In India it is a staple in their recipes and they have the lowest arthritis and alzimmers rate for over 65 in the world. It is a very inexpensive spice so do not pay for expensive supplements. Be sure to get the best quality and organic.
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the spice is entirely different than the supplements..not the same...the supplements stay longer in your system...
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Not so say Dr Oz. The real name for the spice is Tumeric. The supplements are loaded with things that are actually harmful like magnesium sulfate. If you want a supplement go to Dr Mercola web site. He sells the best.
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In checking out information on turmeric on the internet, I did find one observation that turmeric MAY have blood thinning properties. That information keeps popping up on different medical websites. That doesn't make the observation true, of course, but perhaps one should check with their doctor before starting to take turmeric.
"Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs).... Turmeric might slow blood clotting. Taking turmeric along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others." |
maureenod just curious, do you or have u suffered with pain and inflammation? I am curious about the results that you have attained with your organic tumeric. Can you post how it has helped you? I DO HATE paying the cost for the supplement curamin but have not found anything that comes close to relieving the pain and inflammation that I have until I found the curamin. (yes people who are on blood thinners should not take this supplement.)
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Yes, turmeric is a natural blood thinner so like anything taken it should be checked with physician. I suffered with my knees due to abuse and arthritis for nearly 15 yrs before a TNR last April. 15 yrs ago Dr told me to take Alieve but I investigated for a natural remedy. Tumeric was what I decided on and have since become a fan of both Dr Oz and Dr Mercola. I buy a 1lb Certified Organic Tumeric from Frontier Coop, keep it in the freezer, and use as needed. I bought a "Cap-m-quick" size 00 capsule from Amazon and I fill my own. I also do the same with MSM and I take qlusamine powder, which I put in my tea. Don't like the big horse pills with all the other additives. I do believe that if you have arthritis it is in many joints. I take K2, the bone vitamin, rather than straight calcium.
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Well gang, my TKR is just a few hours away. I'll let you know how things go.
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Epidoral,3 days hosital, 5 in a rehab, take meds 45 min before rehab, why did I wait so long, have had 3 knees replaced, redo is easy, now done as a laser surgery (3holes), walker/cane at home, no meds after 10 days, go to Ocala, must have knee flex machine in hospital and for about 3 wks at home, drive after 6 wk rehab is done, synvisc shots(every 6 mo.) put off surgery for a long time
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My husband needs to see an Orthopedic surgeon. Can you give me the name of this doctor who you didn't like? Thank you.
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Husband needs a replacement in near future. Would like to know who not to see. Heard Dr. Duke is very good as is Dr. Nyugen. Email me at brenrick67@gmail.com
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Four days after my TNR in July, I was making best friends with OxyContin, doing some Physio and wondering if I'd ever golf again. Fast forward to March and I'm golfing twice a week, and enjoying my new knee. |
BoneSmart: Knee Replacement & Hip Replacement Community & Patient Resources. This website is great for anyone who either had or is thinking of having knee or hip replacement. I had both my knees done 9 weeks apart in 2008 at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. No problems. Surgeon was/is one of the best in the country. When I moved to TV, he gave me recommendation for a surgeon here for follow-up. PM if you want the name. I have never used him but have attended one of his seminars at Waterfront Inn.
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Well...so far so good. If not for a bout of nausea, everything would have been perfect so far. But that was minor.
I came home on second day after surgery. I'm seeing nurse occasionally, who is just monitoring vitals, incision, swelling, etc. The therapist comes to my home MWF to monitor/adjust exercises, measure progress, and provide any other support needed. Most of my day I'm on the Continuous Passive Motion machine (~3-4 hours total in two or three sessions), doing therapy exercises ( 2-3 sessions per day, about 20 minutes each), or resting with knee elevated and iced (3-4 times per day about 20-30 minutes each). I also try to walk around quite a bit,using the walker of course, making sure to use a smooth, heal-to-toe, weight evenly distributed walking motion, minimizing weight on walker. It's a little scary at first, but it also became very obvious early on that the walking would get better very quickly the less I allowed myself to fall into any shuffling-type pattern or depended too much on the walker. (Of course the walker is critical for safety, and I'm not talking about taking any risks or anything here. The therapist just made it apparent that it's possible to use the walker too much as a total crutch...no pun intended...rather than a safety/support device to assist your rehabilitation.) I have my post-op followup on April 10th. Should be good indicator of how thing are progressing. And in-home visitations will likely stop around then or shortly thereafter. It's too early too judge final results yet, but I'm pleased so far. I'll update as things progress. |
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Good luck with your ongoing recovery. Bare kept the girls updated last year, maybe you would like to do the same! It's really helpful for people facing this same procedure. |
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You didn't mention pain or the need for pain Meds. If you are without pain, lucky you! Are you taking iron pills? Did they tell you that you can return to driving in four to six weeks? Best of luck in your recovery! |
My husband had a partial knee replacement. Had the surgery in the morning, was home by 2:00 the same afternoon. Was back on the golf course in 4 weeks and returned to playing softball in 6 weeks. Has no pain, the knee is better than New.v in
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I'm definitely not without pain. :^) If therapy exercises don't hurt, they're probably not doing as much good as they could. And after a day of exercises and working hard to do even the simplest thing, there is some aching. So on average I probably use 2-3 pills per day, where 8 per day could be used, per the prescription, for continuous pain control. With respect to driving, I could possibly drive in an emergency now if I had to...only because the new knee is the left knee. But to maintain maximum at-home assistance from my therapist/support group, I cannot drive or it would put me into a different "classification". |
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I had a total knee replacement last July and it was a piece of cake. Well, not really. But looking back, I don't remember the pain, and the pain was manageable with oxycontin, and it was only for a few weeks. Physio is the second most important thing .. I still do Physio every day at home on an exercise bike. I was able to start golfing when we arrived in The Villages in November. I think the most important key to success is picking a top-notch surgeon. And there are some orthopedic surgeons mentioned in this thread. I would definitely only use someone that comes highly recommended. Best of Luck! |
Great Doc.
Had a total knee replacement done in Nov. 2012 and it was the best thing I ever did. Had lots of pain before surgery, tried all the steps to keep me from surgery like shots, therapy, medication, exercise, holistic treatments but nothing lasted. I had a wonderful surgeon that cut along the side of the knee so he did not cut the muscle or dislocate the knee cap. Was up walking the same day as the surgery. He does not believe in going to a rehab. center, he wants you home and living a normal life. The good thing is that I had the surgery done in Florida. Send me a note if you want more information.
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