Knee replacement

[lfd23]

I have known folks that did great with partials and full replacements. I have known a few who didn't. I have noticed that those who did well were very compliant with post operative treatment and had a good attitude. But most importantly... is who does the surgery (eg skill and experience). Do your homework and find the best your insurance will allow. Never hesitate to get a second opinion. Good Luck.

 

[Shovelhead]

Total knee replaced on 9/9/99 . Hasn't been good since then. PT competed with no problem but mobility sucks. I can't hike, go for short walks without nerve pain a peroneal nerve impridgment. Hot burning pain from the ankle down limited ankle movement.(drop foot). Forget climbing tree stand for deer hunting. I would eat 100 OxyContin a day before I would have the other knee done.

 

[MacTavish]

You will regret the partial knee replacement.Guarantee

Why go through TWO surgeries and all of the associated PT? Get a new ortho and do a full replacement. Save yourself a lot of trouble.

 

[izoid]

Why go through TWO surgeries and all of the associated PT? Get a new ortho and do a full replacement. Save yourself a lot of trouble.

A goos surgeon is hesitant to replace parts that are not warranted. If he only needs a partial he should not have a complete replacement performed. Only a dr. can make this call.

Get a second opinion and go with what you feel best.

 

[JG1967]

I had 2 partial knee replacements done 2 years ago. I have had no problems (after rehab) and I am able to do everything I used to do before the knee problems developed. There are restrictions: running and jumping are not advisable, since the implant can be dislodged and require a total. But walking, climbing stairs, standing for long periods, biking, skiing, swimming, windsurfing are no problem. It is great to no longer need a daily dose of Advil. The advantage of a partial over a total is that the partial allows normal knee function (and sensation), since it is just a wedge of metal. A total is a mechanical replacement for a knee and is more limited in function.
It is of course important to have a good surgeon and work hard in rehab.

 

[Indirect Fire]

MAKE SURE TO GET A SECOND OPINION. Good doctors never mind it. It will pay off in the long run and PT no matter how trivial you may think it becomes do it all. I have spent the last year having my right shoulder done twice and my right elbow done once and it has "not" been to greatest experience. I found the right doc to fix what the first did and do the elbow and then followed all the rules. But I will not have the next step done without a complete second opinion and then decide.

Good luck as you will get plenty of conflicting pieces of advice due to all the different personal experiences...

 

[JG1967]

Forlorn is correct about the importance of a second opinion. I did that before my first partial, and ended up going with the first surgeon (with whom I had previous experience). After the success of the right knee, having him do the left was a no brainer. I would recommend him for a second opinion (Dr. Morris at Resurgens in Lawrenceville).

 

[Bioshock]

View attachment 197986This is what it looked like about a week after the fall. Owwww!

Dayuuuummmmmmm......

Best wishes dude.