What you need to know before getting a total knee replacement!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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Dina generously shares her recent experience with a total knee replacement secondary to knee osteoarthritis in this episode. So often you are not given the full details on the surgery and what is required in the recovery. No one likes surprises after a big surgery so it’s important to get clarity, especially after a knee replacement surgery. In this episode we discuss:
1. Important questions to ask your surgeon or doctor before the surgery
2. Surprises she experienced along the way
3. The most limiting symptom she had that she was never told about
4. How long her recovery took
5. How the surgery impacted those around her
6. Important considerations prior to making the decision for yourself
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Thanks for the information, I’m 69 and was told after the injection of hyaluronic both knees that I had a baker’s cyst and should have my miniscus replaced . Had the surgery, decided it to have right knee done as I found, and not alone that the surgery they performed left me with more pain. Oh yeah, after my follow up I did have a cortisone injection which didn’t change much after 2 weeks. Oh and she did not remove my baker’s cyst?.I was told I was heading for a full knee replacement. I will not have. I swell up on side of knees, not always. This was 2 years ago. I live on 3 floors, walk no problems and exercise, squats weights and keep my muscles strong. I have been careful not to overdo,diet is very important, keep on moving ladies. It’s not easy but meds are horrible. ❤
Thank you for sharing and so glad you liked the video!
This was so very helpful. I have had both hips relaxed (7 months apart) and my knees are also arthritic. My husband knee is worse to the point of creating bow legs. His gait his off and creating back pain so he is looking at knee replacement this fall. Great information appreciate sharing.
I'm having a knee replacement in January. And I did have a similar issue with the opioid when I broke my femorbone. So I will bring this up with my surgeon. Thank you for so much good information. 😊
You're welcome!
The story highlighted BM and opiates. That is helpful to know.
Also I do not have other conditions arthritis is more than enough. My knees have no cartilage (saw the scans with my friend who is a PT) Thank you soooo much for the insight. BTW, My surgery is scheduled and have arranged a menu plan with a nutritionist to help in the healing. Thank you, thank you!!
Thank you, definitely some things covered here that i never considered
The more you know!
I am scheduled for TKR on my left knee in September. I was doing great on cortisone shots for about four years. The doctor implied that I had hit the end of the road and need a TKR. I was told that most patients make the decision once the pain is keeping them up at night. Let’s be honest, this surgery is a huge money maker for hospitals. Surgeons are under pressure to perform a certain number of surgeries per year. I wish there was another less invasive option.
So do I! Dr. Kuhn’s program is a great place to start. We need this kind of intervention and education earlier in our arthritis diagnosis! Good luck with your surgery!
Look into Regenexx stem cell therapy. I just had it done on both wrists(CMC joints) and platelets on my knees for to osteoarthritis 2 weeks ago. I am SO glad i had it done!
Thanks for sharing this. I too have been told I need a TKR. I really don’t want surgery but my pain has gotten so excruciating I cannot tolerate it. I was given a cortisone injection last week which gave relief for a few days but pain has already started returning.Can this intensity of pain be reversed or improved without TKR? I have been doing the exercises you demonstrate.
There is a time and a place for surgery and it’s important to evaluate how the pain is impacting your life personally. If you have given a consistent effort to conservative treatment without success- surgery may be in the picture. The goal is to give you enough information so you feel confident in your decision.
This video came at the right time. I'm in the process of scheduling a knee replacement. I had my knees scoped almost 15 years ago. At that time the doctor told me that I hardly had any cartilage left. As the years went by I kept having more pain. I saw a rheumatologist and confirmed I have arthritis and he pretty much told me there is nothing to be done...live with it. As my knees kept getting worse and worse I went back to my ortho doctor. He said I could try cortisone injections. Since my son was getting married out of state I was at the point to try anything so I'd be able to enjoy the trip to the wedding. I got the injections and went to the wedding. While my knees hurt less, there was still pain. The cortisone shots only lasted about 6 weeks when they should last 3-4 months. I do exercise and ride a bike to keep my muscles strong but by the end of the day, I can barely walk. I never thought I'd become one of those "penguin" people that had to waddle to walk. I do have 1 leg shorter than the other so the waddle is starting to cause hip problems. The doctor said if I get knee replacements that should help my hip and back problems. So I will have my 1st replacement soon and the 2nd one done by the end of the year.
My daughter got married last year and I kept thinking, what if my knee gives out in these heels! There’s so many things that can be affected by arthritis that people wouldn’t think of! Good luck and use the surgery to regain your strength!
Thank you Dr Alyssa and Dina for this awesome video. I am currently going through my medical clearance process for a TKR on my right knee. And funny, I also have a deformity that is prompting my decision, I have "knock knees" and my surgeon told me with this replacement he will also be able to straighten my leg. That pretty much helped me make the decision, as well as the limitations I have. I also have to consider whether I will have the right knee done in the future, but I'm not even thinking about that right now. Thanks Dina for sharing the side affects, constipation may not be something fun to talk about, but it's something everyone should know about. I've had multiple surgeries in my life and had to take opioids before, but never for the length of time that will be needed, so I know drinking tons of water and adding a stool softener and a laxative will be a must for me. Having had a meniscus tear surgery on my left knee, I know that PT is critical, but even so I'm still afraid of the recovery from the TKR, it will be intense. Thanks for helping to alleviate some of my fears, it helps to hear your story, I know I can do it and having a knee I can depend on will be worth it in the end. It's just the process of getting through it! Glad you enjoyed your trip to England/Scotland! I love the hike up to Arthur's Seat as well, and hoping after my TKR I can do it again!
Thank you for sharing Lisa!!
I’m so glad this helped! Good luck and use that new knee to its fullest potential to get you strong again post surgery!
Thanks for the information. I have the exact same problems with my knees as you (knock knees). If you have had surgery, I would like to know the results of this surgery, and the pain you went through from your left knee of deformity. I am scared since I never had major surgery. I am 83 years old. My friends are having robotic knee surgery which I am considering.
@@carolygerlitz6263 Happy to share any info. I am 56 and had my TKR on 5/23/23, so not quite 2 weeks ago yet. I did elect to have the robotic knee surgery, and I'm glad I did. The recovery has been I would say quicker than those I talk with at physical therapy that have not had robotic surgery. I was off the walker in about 2 days, and I'm doing very well with PT and nearly ready to chuck the cane. I will say the surgeon was able to fully straighten my leg, no more knock knee on that side! It is very noticeable difference from my other knee. But recovery is intense, physical therapy is a lot of work, and I had very intense bruising that I did not expect. But it's because of the tourniquet used during surgery. But that is healing. The nerves are starting to heal as well and that will give you some fun leg spasms. But even thought its very early in my recovery, I'm so glad I did it. I know the pain from the surgery will end, I will be able to walk with my newly straight leg without pain. I will say my grandmother had traditional knee replacement at 82 and she did well, her recovery was just much longer period. But she followed all her PT and meds and did great. Best of luck to you, and please let me know if you have any other questions!