kaybee
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Dh had his knee replaced a year ago at age 47. It is the only part of his body that doesn't hurt anymore! Like others, he likes his faux knee.
The recovery wasn't pleasant and was suppose to be a bit tougher than his lumber and neck fusions but it really wasn't as bad as the back surgery, so he says...
karen
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revump
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I had my left knee done in December. I injured it in a motorcycle accident when I was 15. I am now 64. I have hobbled for years even though I played sports. I no longer have bone pain. My muscles are still weak and trying to attach themselves. It takes a year to get over the surgery and get back to being close to normal. It requires physical therapy and continued exercise. I have kind of hit a flat spot after 5 months, but look forward to continuing my exercise and being ready for hunting in the fall.
Bob
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doug191core
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I 've had a bad knee for 36 years. 3 operations during that time and finally a total replacement in July of last year. No pain, no medications taken, no problems. I had the best doctor money could buy and the the end result is great. Go for it.
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emzee
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I was so happy to hear all the positive remarks about total knee replacements. I had surgery Nov. 19th to repair a torn meninscus-5 months later after never being able to walk without hel the doc gave me an MRI which showed i had a dislocated knee cap, no wonder i couldn't walk!
i had another surgery april 16 2008 lateral release. i am very skeptical about this surgery. i have my finger, and everything else crossed that i can finally stop using a walker. my other leg has endured so much carrying the right leg it has me using a walker for confidence.
i am 3 weeks post op with a donjoy j lock brace and wearing it 24/7 my leg feels odd without it. in the back of my mind is this thought, while in physical therapy for the first operation there was a woman next to me who had a TKR and she was doing fabulous. better than me.
i now at least feel that there is hope if this surgery isn't the answer. i'm realizing what immobility can do to a person, really has been an eye opener. the surgery is only part of it isn't it.
Thank you for the encouragement on your success stories.
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trickto322
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I had a partial done 4 yrs ago with no problem. I did do a lot of exercises before I had the surgery. I wanted my body in the best shape I could get it so I didn't have to work against an out of shape body too. I was 58 when I got it done.
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stanbnv
Goldendale WA, La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nay.
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Had a TKR done in July, played my first round of golf 5 weeks later. Hadn't been able to play in several years. The first time I drove (clutch) I cried. I had some independence back. Couldn't drive for over a year because the truck had a clutch. The most important aspect of surgery is to MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO UNDERLYING HEALTH ISSUES/BONE ISSUES and to find an EXPERIENCED SURGEON. I had a Dupuy knee replacement assisted by laser placement. My surgeon does 10 knees a week and that's all he does. He's done 10 knees weekly for 10 years. That's a lot of knees.
Secondly, is post op physical therapy - of utmost importance. Just do it. It's worth every pain.
I can do everything I did before my knees went south. It's really remarkable. There is a cartledge gel in clinical trials at the present. I'm trying to hold off on having my other knee done till the cartledge gel is on the market. Much easier on your body than a TKR. I also had a spinal with Fentanyl for anesthesia.
Having a new knee is life changing. Lindy
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emzee
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"There is a cartledge gel in clinical trials at the present"
Is this what you are referring to?
Synvisc is a gel-like mixture that is made up of hylan A fluid, hylan B gel, and salt water. Hylan A and hylan B are made from a substance called hyaluronan (pronounced hye-a-loo-ROE-nan), also known as sodium hyaluronate that comes from chicken combs. This is a natural substance found in the body and is present in very high amounts in joints. The body's own hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a shock absorber in the joint and is needed for the joint to work properly. Osteoarthritis (pronounced os-TE-o-ar-THRI-tis) (OA) is a type of arthritis that involves the wearing down of cartilage (the protective covering on the ends of your bones). In OA, there may not be enough hyaluronan, and there may be a decrease in the quality of the hyaluronan in the joint. Synvisc comes in syringes containing 2 mL(half a teaspoon) of product. Synvisc is injected directly into your knee.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/synvisc_pi.htm
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stanbnv
Goldendale WA, La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nay.
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No, I wasn't referring to the Hylan product. There is an artificial cart. in trials that's placed in position and grows and mimics like your own cart. I just read about it and hope I kept the article. If I find it I'll post the site. I have Hylan injected every 6 months to lubricate my knee. Lindy
Just found one of the sites http://www.biosyntech.com/en/expertise/orthopedics/?BST=CarGel
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emzee
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thanks lindy i'm gonna look at that site.
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jjlizzard
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Having watched a lot of folks recovering after surgery I might suggest you have an epidural done. Some folks opt out and the immediate post op time is pretty rugged. Those that get the epidural are talking and telling stories right after they wake up.
By all means find a surgeon who does lots and lots of them.
jjlizzard
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