Artificial Knee?
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1) Hard to believe but Brooke Shields is now 54.
2) Yes, delay as long as possible. Fortunately, I'm not at that point yet but years of running/jogging on hard pavement and weight gain as I got older have taken their toll.
3) Not sure about the shelf life of an artificial knee but I heard that you are allowed only two per lifetime.
Bobby Orr and Joe Namath have artificial knees, they seem to get around reasonably well.
I haven't worked out in awhile (damn car crash), when I did I focused on my legs. Haven't had knee problems. My physiotherapist had me do lunges and standing on a wobble board, that helped considerably.
I haven't worked out in awhile (damn car crash), when I did I focused on my legs. Haven't had knee problems. My physiotherapist had me do lunges and standing on a wobble board, that helped considerably.
Replacing an artificial knee is a MAJOR surgery so they generally won't do it unless there's no other choice. I've heard numbers as low as 10 years for people who want to be more active than just walking.
Regular physio type exercise before the knee deteriorates too badly has far better results than surgery. Only problem is the time commitment to keep it up.
The correct time for replacement is really up to you. Ideally it should not be done too early, they can wear out in 10-20 years and a re-do operation is significantly higher risk and more difficult. Having said that waiting too long has its down sides too. Putting the time spent with pain aside, arthritic knees can wear out the thigh muscles which are an essential component in the post-operative recovery for a successful replacement.
Fortunately, they ruled out arthritis and early onset Osteoarthritis.
They narrowed the culprits to running on hard pavement and weight gain. Now when I feel a flare up, I take it easy and sometimes wear a brace and/or use a cane to lessen the weight on the knees.
P.S. I now understand more fully why baseball players prefer natural grass to artificial turf.
A friend had both done 2 years ago. With his new mobility he says he wishes he'd done it 10 years ago.
Depends what acting up means but generally cold for the first 48 hours to reduce inflammation.
Yes, that is what I heard. A cold pack also reduces swelling (if Tonya's BF hits your knee with a baseball bat LOL).
Question: What's next after the cold pack? Switch to heat?
Use heat after that, yeah. It’s soothing and helps loosen the muscles up. Also, I will say, back when I did Muay Thai, my trainer got me this “linamint oil” stuff, he said Thai fighters used the stuff like crazy. It smells like wintergreen lifesavers and burns like hell if you get it in the wrong places, but it was the best stuff ever for muscle pain. It came in a bottle with a yellow label, I think. Can’t remember what it was called because the label was all in Thai. I think they carry it at some martial arts supplies stores.
After a certain age, losing weight is much easier said than done. One reason for running was to lose weight only to find the constant pounding on hard pavement is not knee friendly. (I met some athletes only 2-3 years after they retired and was shocked at how much bigger they were than the "lean mean machines" they were when still active.)
I'll look into that. Truth be told, there are all kinds of commercial stuff that is supposed to help aching muscles and bones.
I am probably older than you and am down 60 pounds, slowly and gradually. When should I expect to reach this "certain age"?
The last I checked, willpower, discipline and resolve do not decrease with age even if your metabolism does. Don't make excuses to justify failure. Same as smokers and drinkers who want to quit at an older age. No one says it's easy but if you cared enough, you'd do it. Usually, somebody who's health is suffering due to something that they have control over find that as the motivation needed to do it.
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Looks like this thread has run (no pun intended) it's course. Thanks for all the feedback, especially the PM's. Of course, the final advice will come from trained medical personnel.
Advice to runners/joggers, take care of your knees.
Swimming is also good exercise but don't forget your swimsuit.
Advice to runners/joggers, take care of your knees.
Swimming is also good exercise but don't forget your swimsuit.
I had a total done a year ago yesterday. Due to severe osteoarthritis,no meniscus,bone on bone severe pain. Had the custom made brace for 3 years which helped but surgery was the only option.Everything went as planned. Did the physio before to strenthen the muscles etc Had 4 bouts of home PT before going to the PT Clinic for the heavy PT. My first follow up(3 weeks) the Dr. wasn't happy with my ROM and said I should be at 120 degrees. He offered 2 options 1 being a joint manipulation where they knock me out ,FORCE the knee up ripping everything to get the joint loosened.I would be back to square one with pain and pT AND would have to sign a waiver in case they BREAK my leg in the process. Option 2 was more PT to get the joint loosened. He said I was borderline as my ROM was 97 degrees.If it was UNDER 90 90 he would have to do it. I opted for more PT .I was able after 3 months get it up to 113 which is ok But I have developed severe stiffness to the point I cannot kneel down and have difficulty going DOWN stairs UP is no issue. At my last visit in December he told me I had regresses to 99 degrees of ROM and nothing could be done. I have a large build up of scar tissue above the knee that prevents the knee from bending. I can walk no problem with little or no pain now. Its just frustrating that I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to do with PT etc. The Dr. said people heal in different ways. I would recomend the surgery BUT I have to say it is PAINFUL the first 3-4 weeks.
Do they know what caused the osteoarthritis, bad genetics, old age, wear and tear, etc.?
Did you try Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/glucosaminechondroitin
