New Knee?

[kevhumps]

I'm suffering with knee pain. I had an arthroscopy eight years ago, which helped for a few years, but now, at the age of 57, I'm pretty lame. I get about, all be it painfully, and it doesn't stop me stalking, but even with doses of naproxen. it's a bind. It affects my sleep too, as I'm always adjusting my position to try and get comfortable.
I've an appointment with a consultant next month to see what options are open to me.
Has anyone experience of living with a partial or full knee replacement? The last thing I need is to find that after surgery, I'm worse off than now.
Kev.

 

[paul o']

Lots of old gits with new TKR's on here 1st get a 2nd top knee man to look again ! see if its not the tendons or a bursa problem or ACL as they love to jump on the knee replacment road in the UK ? just to find out its not the bones but the plumbing around the knee thats the problem ,MRI should be there 1st route .
PS iv had 2 on the same knee and it needs to be done again ,cold packs at night and a pillow between the knees to aid sleep will help . Knee Bursa: Anatomy, Function & Injuries - Knee Pain Explained
anti

 

[EMcC]

Kev, I was offered the half replacement but was advised to take the full replacement.
Provided your leg muscles are not wasted then go ahead with the full and you will be up and playing football within a week or six !
If your leg muscles are wasted, like mine were, then you will still be OK if you follow the exercises afterwards.
I could not and now have no pain but do not have full agility in my leg and cannot kneel down.
Regardless of that in my case, I have known a few people that have had it done and are now as fit and pain free as before any of their problems started.

 

[levigsp]

If two separate surgeons say its needed, get on with it, its a great opp and adds years to your stalking etc.

 

[FrenchieBoy]

I'm suffering with knee pain. I had an arthroscopy eight years ago, which helped for a few years, but now, at the age of 57, I'm pretty lame. I get about, all be it painfully, and it doesn't stop me stalking, but even with doses of naproxen. it's a bind. It affects my sleep too, as I'm always adjusting my position to try and get comfortable.
I've an appointment with a consultant next month to see what options are open to me.
Has anyone experience of living with a partial or full knee replacement? The last thing I need is to find that after surgery, I'm worse off than now.
Kev.

Kev, I had a partial knee replacement back in February 2018. I still get a bit of pain now and then and kneeling on the knee that was operated on is near impossible but things are better than before I had it done.
If you want to chat about it please feel free to contact me via PM and I will reply with my phone number so we can chat.

 

[camodog]

Dodgy knees run in my family's genes. Both my late parents had both knees replaced. In my mother's case they did them both simultaneously. My father was back shooting by 6-8 weeks. He was a keen wildfowler and continued to walk the Ribble marshes with me for a good few years after. Theirs were done in the 80's and early 90's. Significant improvements in procedures and materials have been made over the intervening years. I have three sisters, all older than me, two have had knees replaced.
Without exception, they have all been successful.
So, I would suggest, if this is what your consultant indicates is required, then have no hesitation. As others have said, you ought to be back stalking etc in no time.

Kind Regards,
'Camodog '.

 

[kes]

My Dad was desperate for a hip replacement he had pain but I cant say how much - after the op he walked with a stick and wished he had carried on for longer. Personal experiences can be good or bad but the best way to form an opinion on intervention is based upon sound medical advice and then another sound medical advice. Even medical opinions vary and an opinion from a well renowned consultant or two, looking at your x-rays/scans is the best way to decide I would suggest - as others above have said.

 

[User00003]

I know a few guys who have had hip and or knee replacements, gave them 5 great New Years but then it got worse than it was before.

It’s a tough call, but if your knee is keeping you from enjoying life as you have it, then surely buying a few more is worth it.

Have you consulted a private clinic? I’d start there before trusting the NHS butchers tbh.

 

[EMcC]

Have you consulted a private clinic? I’d start there before trusting the NHS butchers tbh.

I did and the cost was £20k for the operation and then more for after care, and it turned out that the same surgeon was working for the NHS and the local private hospital so there wouldn't have been any different treatment.

 

[User00003]

I did and the cost was £20k for the operation and then more for after care, and it turned out that the same surgeon was working for the NHS and the local private hospital so there wouldn't have been any different treatment.

Fair enough, good on you for seeking a 2nd opinion. If my knee kept me from stalking and enjoying life, I’d probably go under the saw tbh..but it’s a bit frightening I do agree!

 

[bobjs]

Wish i had never had it done,

TKR right knee and its so restrictive i hate it, i would rather have the pills and sore knee (real one that is)

Bob.

 

[Johno2486]

My Grandfather had both knees done at the same time at the ripe old age of 82, with great success, as prior to the procedures he was in a lot of pain & struggled a fair bit getting around/doing gardening etc,
within 8-10 weeks of operation he was like a new man, done under the NHS I may add, that said I have elderly family friend who had one knee replaced around 3 years ago & she has never been right since,
wishes she had left well alone, again under the NHS, different hospital/different surgeon, so definitely down to the skills of the individual carrying out the replacement I feel, but at the end of the day only you can
make the decision, but based on what I have witnessed before/after in the case of my grandfather, if it were me, I would be under the knife, best of luck with whichever you decide.

 

[ChrisWorley]

Had a revision done ( old knee replacement removed, New one fitted) 14 weeks ago . The original one new never worked properly,still was on strong pain killers. Then pain really got worse,went to specialist and was told it was worn out. I was out on list for a revision and after a couple of cancelled surgery appointments was finally sorted. Touch wood very little pain and not taking any pain killers other than paracetamol. Been out in beating line with no bother. So hope things go ok for you ,best of luck .

 

[sauer]

In most cases if private it’s the same
“Butcher” surgeon / consultant who you see does the op that will do it on NHS

There is nothing wrong with NHS ... one of few things we should fighting to keep ....

It’s being failed by bast@rds that run it .

Paul

 

[Hornet 6]

Have you consulted a private clinic? I’d start there before trusting the NHS butchers tbh.

What a load of bollo***s, will be the same surgeon NHS or private.
Private will give you less of a wait, but the after care and physio is no better than NHS, and maybe not as good much of the time.
Or that is what I have found, 35 surgeries over the last 16 years, ⅔ rd's in a private hospital, all I gain from private hospitals is
free parking, appointments are on time, cancelled appointments are never at the last minute.
Some things however (cancer) I would not trust private at all.

Neil.

 

[JAYB]

Had mine done in 2000 no trouble with for the last 19 years, back out up the hill after a couple of months, slowly that is. Didn't affect my stalking much at all, it was the MS that did for me .

John

 

[User00003]

In most cases if private it’s the same
“Butcher” surgeon / consultant who you see does the op that will do it on NHS

There is nothing wrong with NHS ... one of few things we should fighting to keep ....

It’s being failed by bast@rds that run it .

Paul

Yes, the NHS is simply a clean, efficient and flawless miracle...

 

[camodog]

In most cases if private it’s the same
“Butcher” surgeon / consultant who you see does the op that will do it on NHS

There is nothing wrong with NHS ... one of few things we should fighting to keep ....

It’s being failed by bast@rds that run it .

Paul

I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment!
Referring to my earlier post, both my parents operations and sisters were on the NHS. All received excellent care, before, during and after their procedures. I too have in recent years received praiseworthy care on the NHS. The most recent being major reconstruction of my right ankle after suffering a major trauma while dragging a stag.....on my own ! Self inflicted and to a degree, stags revenge !!

 

[mereside]

I am 46 and had full knee replacement whilst awake, in my experience it’s bloody fantastic the pain before was just grinding me down constant and no let up constant limp and now I am feeling great no
Pain at all walk straight but with all the scar tissue I have not full bend I am at the minute 98 deg but it is coming, most won’t be like me in this as I had many ops just to walk leg was out to one side, best thing I did off on Friday into the mountains chasing black bears on foot, get it done now don’t wait

 

[Hornet 6]

Yes, the NHS is simply a clean, efficient and flawless miracle...

No it isn't, but what can you expect when administered by what we laughingly call our 'government'
It is however what we have, those who have needed them are no doubt very grateful, including me.

Neil.