Total Right Knee Replacement

[Decker]

Anybody had the above?
How long before you were driving a coachbuilt motorhome again?
Tia

 

[CazPaul]

I think you will find that everyone is different in their recovery, I have known people be in a wheelchair afterwards and take a good 2 years to get mobility back and even then not properly.

Others are up and away in a few months and back to normal with no pain at all.

Hope you are the latter.

 

[Geo]

Bro in law has had both done he followed the exercise/recovery routine to the letter good results with both despite saying after the first"never again"
Down side of new knees appears to be you cant kneel on em!!

 

[Tea Bag]

Bro in law has had both done he followed the exercise/recovery routine to the letter

Hi.
Cannot fault the above.
Tea Bag

 

[Simon Meadwell]

The key is follow the aftercare instructions to the letter and keep up with the physio

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[scotzsue]

The key is follow the aftercare instructions to the letter and keep up with the physio

This is how to get the best out of your new knees, not bneeded replacement but SIL has had both hers done, she is fitter than she was before.

 

[busby]

Left knee replaced 6 years ago when i was 69..Walking on one crutch in a couple of days,,Driving within a couple of weeks ,,cycled (not far) within 4 weeks and did my first big walk 12 miles in Spain 12 weeks after..Didnt go to physio but walked and cycled as much as i could..Best medical treatment/operation i ever had after 7 years of acute pain..BUSBY.

 

[busby]

Bro in law has had both done he followed the exercise/recovery routine to the letter good results with both despite saying after the first"never again"
Down side of new knees appears to be you cant kneel on em!!

You can after a while but it does help to wear knee pads or use a cushion,,BUSBY,,

 

[Nasher]

My old mum had it done at the age of 88

Ten days later she walked the half mile back from the hairdressers

She then got better & better everyday

Sadly she has never driven so I can't answer your specific question - But she did have a go on my classic race bike on her 90th birthday:

 

[Petehvan]

Had my right replaced a year past June, I followed the exercise program to the letter. I was driving after six weeks , I drove the van to northern Spain at the end of August (cruise control helps) I can now kneel with care, ride a bike and walk as much as I ever could. The Key is the exercise.Hope that helps.

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[2GB Racing]

My late father had both knees replaced ( worn out horse ploughing in his youth ) during an 18 month period, never drove agin as he was in mid 70s but up and about walking within a few months

 

[2GB Racing]

But she did have a go on my classic race bike on her 90th birthday:

Wow excellent, Engine ?

 

[robnchris]

We met a lady in Skiathos last year that had both knees done, the first replacement she said was perfect, so without any worries she had the other replaced, her words were it was a disaster, nothing but pain and sleepless nights.
So a perfect example of 50/50.

 

[faraway]

If you can manage them, get the pre-op exercises which help to strengthen the muscles around the knee. Do those for as long as you can before the op. Helps post-op recovery a lot.

 

[busby]

We met a lady in Skiathos last year that had both knees done, the first replacement she said was perfect, so without any worries she had the other replaced, her words were it was a disaster, nothing but pain and sleepless nights.
So a perfect example of 50/50.

Suppose a lot depends on the surgeon,,I had both elbows operated on by 2 different surgeons,,both ok now but one looks a bit of a mess,,it didnt heal neatly like the other one..Suppose its like tradesmen,,some are better than others,,BUSBY.

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[M-J]

Not had one yet but was told I would definitely need one in later life after breaking my real kneecap in to four pieces 23 years ago, not looking forward to it at all.

 

[Lenny HB]

Friend had both knees done about 18 months ago 2nd one about 3 months after the first. He was fine after a couple of weeks, 3 days after the second one I caught him mixing concrete in a cement mixer.

 

[Sapper520]

Father-in-Law had his done, didn’t bother with the exercises as he knew better than any surgeon or physiotherapist (but it hurts when I do them )......still having problems after 5 years.

Mother-in-Law had it done two years ago. Did exactly what was told, by week 12 she was carrying her shopping back from town (about a mile....up hill) without any issues. Never hear her even comment about it now.......unlike my Father-in-law.

 

[Janecambridge]

These posts are so right.After working in a hip and knee clinic for years with two of England’s best surgeons,the answer is physio pre and post surgery,Especially post surgery,following the instructions until uncomfortable but never as far as painful.Everyday sees an improvement.
I had unicompartmental (half knee)replacement which is trickier and slightly longer recovery and did as I was told.Perfect.After loads of arthroscopies over the years ( from lifting patients in the early years),I couldn’t be happier.
If it is suggested you need a replacement,then your knee must be poor.Realistically nothing can improve that without surgery.But do bear in mind it’s not a permanent fixture.Will need redoing at some point.
good luck.

 

[Pausim]

The day after my knee replacement the surgeon said not to drive for 6 weeks. I said I live alone (I did at the time) and having an automatic I only use one leg whilst driving. He challenged me to walk without a crutch to the nursing station. It hurt like hell but I managed it without falling over or screaming and he said ok you can drive but only an automatic.

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[Janecambridge]

Advice is to make sure you are able to do an emergency stop safely.

 

[movan]

My old mum had it done at the age of 88

Ten days later she walked the half mile back from the hairdressers

She then got better & better everyday

Sadly she has never driven so I can't answer your specific question - But she did have a go on my classic race bike on her 90th birthday:

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Oh I so want to have coffee with your mum. She is amazing. X

 

[busby]

Father-in-Law had his done, didn’t bother with the exercises as he knew better than any surgeon or physiotherapist (but it hurts when I do them )......still having problems after 5 years.

Mother-in-Law had it done two years ago. Did exactly what was told, by week 12 she was carrying her shopping back from town (about a mile....up hill) without any issues. Never hear her even comment about it now.......unlike my Father-in-law.

True,,those that don't exercise asap will suffer,,bit of pain for loads of gain,,BUSBY..

 

[68c]

I've had arthritis in both knees for about four years now, had an examination and told now partially bone on bone. My OH is keen for me to get my knees done as she is a keen rambler as was I, now hard to walk much over one mile. The Doc said I should hold off as long as possible as artificial knee not as good as a real one in particular for kneeling and weight carrying. How bad is the kneeling problem? Would I still be able to do DIY, carpet laying, digging garden, servicing van etc. What causes the problem, is it that the new knee cannot flex so far or is it the great scar across the front of the knee. Is it just pain stopping the kneeling or risk of dislodging the bearing surfaces?

 

[busby]

I've had arthritis in both knees for about four years now, had an examination and told now partially bone on bone. My OH is keen for me to get my knees done as she is a keen rambler as was I, now hard to walk much over one mile. The Doc said I should hold off as long as possible as artificial knee not as good as a real one in particular for kneeling and weight carrying. How bad is the kneeling problem? Would I still be able to do DIY, carpet laying, digging garden, servicing van etc. What causes the problem, is it that the new knee cannot flex so far or is it the great scar across the front of the knee. Is it just pain stopping the kneeling or risk of dislodging the bearing surfaces?

If you wear padded knee pads kneeling is not a problem ..I was bone on bone just before my ok, feel your pain.It has changed my life,,I am far more active now at 75 than I was at 65..BUSBY.

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[Sapper520]

Guy I used to work with had both knees done in his 70’s. Still does his rambling, now in his 80’s.

 

[busby]

I sailed back from Spain not long after my knee replacement and was sat in the restaurant on Pont Aven and struck up a conversation with an Irishman on the next table.Turned out he was a retired knee surgeon who actually knew and trained the guy who did mine,,what a small world..Anyway I asked him which was best to preserve my new joint,,He said use it as much as you can because keeping muscle strength is so important to our joints, Still taking his advice
.BUSBY.

 

[Zoobec]

My grandma had hers done, she didn’t drive though, but we said she was like bionic woman, she was so mobile afterwards!

 

[Scotsblood]

Unfortunately it’s not a simple answer to a question that is worse to answer than ‘how long is a piece of string’ as there are so many variables!

The person themselves influences the outcome with the condition of the knee and leg prior to surgery and the post surgical recovery and rehabilitation.
Then the choice of replacement prosthetic, there are many different manufacturers, and the actual type of prosthetic that vary in the amount of bone removed, type of fixing, cement or friction, and the materials used makes a difference.

Follow the rehab instructions and keep active to keep the joint working.

 

[Arthur01]

My wife has suffered for some time with her knee & the failure of the knee joint. Our daughter-in-laws mum was in great pain with both knees & was moving around with a couple of sticks, no driving either.
She came across Professor Adrien Wilson of the Regeneraive Clinic who has been a pioneer in knee procedures. He suggested the injection of lipojems into the knee for our daughter in law’s mum. This was done privately- she hobbled in & walked out from the procedure with the sticks tucked under her arm. This procedure would seem to last 6-9 years. (apparently started 9 years ago).
she has had it done 2 years ago & whilst the joints are sometimes a bit stiff she had no pain & has gone back to dancing.
So we bit the bullet & Teresa ( my wife) had the treatment in July this year & after a couple of weeks was back driving, returning to her dancing too after about a month.
Discussions were had with the Prof regarding complete replacement, partial replacement & external support of the joint, all of which he could do.
I can say that to date it’s a success for both ladies.
The attached link might explain a bit more about things.

Lipogems® adipose tissue therapy - Professor Adrian Wilson

Professor Adrian Wilson uses Lipogems® adipose tissue therapy to treat arthritis, tendons injuries and ligament damage.

profadrianwilson.co.uk

Arthur

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