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I am doing a search on the latest technology and will let you know what I find. There are several who say they are custom cementless, but I'm not clear yet on what they mean by "custom". Stay tuned!

Congratulations on your new knee! Hope all is going well - have patience with your recovery. It does take time and perseverance. When you are done with your PT - keep on doing the strength exercises (and cycling) to get strong and stable for your best results. If you want some help with that, I've written 3 books that can help you! Here is a link: www.healthykneescoach.com/Shop All the best to you - Robin

Glad you enjoyed it!

I had hyaluronic acid injections in my knees years ago when I was aggressively bone on bone and felt like it did a lot of good with relieving pain. The thing with these types of injections is that studies have shown the substance is reabsorbed by the body within a few months. So insurance companies may or may not cover your injections. If your doctor recommends it and your insurance covers or you pay out-of-pocket, you might think about giving it a try.

I often bend forward and bend my knees to place my hands on the ground, then walk my hands forward until I can kneel or lower myself to my belly. Then you can roll over to your bottom and sit up. Then reverse that to stand up.

I'm glad you are getting such good relief from the hyaluronic acid injections. I remember feeling like it did me a world of good too when I had them years ago. I think the thing that Insurance doesn't like is that the substance is reabsorbed by the body and it only has a lasting effect for a few months. I think if it helps you, keep on doing it!

Thanks for your comment. I am waiting on approval for the gel and your comment is encouraging. How are you doing now?

@@PC-zg3eo I evidently have a little cartilage left. My doctor says as long as I don't start running or playing basketball again, I probably won't ever need a new knee with the shots. I am 4 1/2 months into this set of shots and still feel pretty good. Drove 500 miles in one day a couple of weeks ago. By the time can get another set I think I will be looking forward to it. My wife did end up having a knee replacement. She didn't have enough cartilage left for it to continue working for her. I walk 3 miles a day almost every day and ride a bicycle some too. Don't tell my doctor but every once in a while, I will run 100 yards. I am 69 by the way and played competitive basketball until I was 62.

One of the best things you can do to have a successful knee replacement is to start training for it now like it is an athletic event. Get as strong as you possibly can prior to the surgery. When you go into a surgery strong, you'll have less to make up in your recovery and that puts you in a better place. If you want some guidance and how to train for your surgery, I recommend my program - it's online and you can follow it at your pace. It's a great program to start with prior to surgery and it's a great program to follow post physical therapy from your surgery. You can find it at healthykneescoach.com.

That is a good question. I do not know how much the GH factor really helps in any healing.

Yes - that Figure 4 can definitely cause knee pain - it always used to for my. I love the alternative too!

So glad you are finding them useful!

Check with your local bike shops- they should be able to help you out!

Bravo! Sounds like you're doing all the right things. It is almost like magic when you do the strength training and movement (especially through Cycling) and stick with it. I find that the beginning combination of two times per week, strength training and two times per week bicycle riding brings results and is a great place to start for most people.

It could be a couple of things- When you press up into the glute bridge, be sure to press through the heels of your feet, not the toes of your feet and that your hands are palm down and at your hips or try about 45° away from your hips. Next, it might be that your glutes (butt muscles) are really tight or very weak. Before pressing up into the bridge, squeeze your butt and then lift. If you still are not finding that comfortable, you can try the hip extension. Starting from table top position (on all fours) or standing with your hands against the wall, keeping With knee bent, Kick your heel behind you to feel your butt squeeze as you do it. The movement is really just straightening your leg at the hip and then return to a bend of your leg at your hip. Be sure to keep your hips stable in this position.

A stationary bike is a great way to go- you get the training and movement without the worry of navigating a bike on roads with all the hazards.

PLUS. Riding a bike requires greater knee flexion of about 110 degrees! That range of motion is good for your knees. Swimming is also a wonderful no weight bearing activity, but knee flexion is only about 35 degrees when you kick.

Hang in there! I know I had different recovery paths for my knees. Don't give up, keep doing the recovery work, focus on the small gains you can make with strength. If you haven't tried sleeping with a pillow between your knees, give that a try. I hope you find relief soon!

It seems like there should be great potential for PRP and stem cell therapy. I would love to see the studies that show the statistically significant consistent results.

I was right there with you - afraid of a total knee replacement. One of the best things that you can do is prepare so that you go into the surgery stronger and your recovery will be better. There were so many things that I learned on my first knee replacement that I wrote a book called "healthy knees, total knee replacement". I definitely recommend that for you! it answers many questions that you don't even know to ask. I wish you all the best. Also, if you are wondering, what kind of training to do, check out healthy kneesformula.com. That is my 16 week program that helps you prepare for or recover from knee surgery. All the best to you!

Most welcome 😊

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Oh darn! That is dissapointing for sure. Are you regularly exercising with bicycling and strength training? You may have much pain relief with building muscle to support knee and hip dominant movement. I can help you with that!

Great to hear!

Let me know if you have any questions!

So glad to hear it!

Haha- that has always been a bit of my last hurrah for my knee. I don't think they know I'm walking in… I just show up! My husband is always there to bring me home.

And we’re 20% of respondents indicated the surgery was not satisfactory. Those numbers are too high.

Well, of course, if you can avoid total knee replacement, avoid it! I worked for about 30 years trying to avoid mine. But there may come a time where the trade-off isn't worth it it's a scary thing because you want to be better off, not worse off, after your surgery. One of the best ways to work toward the successful outcome is to prepare ahead of time by doing the recommended exercises and to continue doing those exercises post physical therapy after your surgery. I was very frightened to have my knee replaced And so I worked probably doubly hard to be as prepared as I could. My knees have been a great success, and I am so pleased with having no more knee, pain and knees that function well I hope the same for you!

Omg! I have not heard this statistic, where did this info. Obtained? Thanks 😮

​@@healthykneesforyou Good to hear a positive out come! I'm on the fence, I'm scared to death! Are you glad you had the procedure? I no every is different, I'm trying to educate myself,thanks for your comment.

I have not seen any resource to support that statistic.

Even with bone on bone, your synovial fluid is contained within your knee joint capsule. The joint capsule is lined with synovial cells that produce the synovial fluid.

Synovial fluid is produced from your synovial cells that line the inside of your knee joint capsule.

All Orthopedic surgeons say, " your knee is bone on bone, You need a knee replacement" Find a MD that will offer other help than a $30,000, knee replacement!!!

That ha not been my experience with orthopedic surgeons and seems like a gross generalization.

@@barbarahaller79 Well, I think that is a huge over-generalization. The orthopedic surgeons that I have worked with personally and communicated with do not take that approach.

Thanks so much! Hope it helps!- Robin

How's it going for you? I know the first few weeks can be rough!

The knee joint capsule is lined with a synovial membrane which produces the synovial fluid for the joint. This joint capsule stays in tact even with a knee replacement.

Cycling is like a pump for the joint- as you pedal and bend your knee repeatedly, it helps to circulate the synovial fluid and that will help reduce friction in the joint.

Congratulations on your new knee! Rehab takes a while. Also have patience. Once you're through your rehab, the next step would be to continue with strength training and healthy movement. That's where Healthy Knees Formula comes in! All of the exercises are movements that you can, and should do for the rest of your life to maintain healthy legs and knees. It's not a guarantee that you wouldn't need to replace your other knee… But it may postpone it for a while or at least make you stronger before you go into surgery so that when you come out the recovery starts at a higher level. I have had one client, though, who had planned on a knee surgery, completed the course, and was so strong after that that her aches and pains were minimal and she cancelled her knee replacement. I wish you all the best. Please let me know if I can help! ~Robin

Glad it helped!

Sorry for my late reply! Have you had your knee replacement surgery? How's it going for you? Remember to have patience as you recover… It takes a while! Once you are through with your PT, I hope you will consider following the Healthy Knees Formula course online - it is incredibly important to continue with your strength training and healthy movement so that you get the most out of your new knee! Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help ~Robin

Laura, I am so glad that my information could help you. I just returned from a 3 week trip in Peru that included a 5 day hike to Machu Picchu.... with my 2 replaced knees! Do all the strength training and indoor cycling you can before your surgery. I recommend that you follow the healthykneesformula course (its 16 weeks) and can pick up the course again after you are done with physical therapy post surgery. I wish you all the best! ~Robin - find the course here www.healthykneesformula.com

@@healthykneesforyou MP hike! Wow! How inspiring! Thanks for your well wishes, and I have every intention of doing the cycling! xoxo

I'm so glad it was helpful! My husband and I just completed our bike ride across America - which we did in 4 stages over 4 summers. So wonderful!

Virginia, I know it can be so hard just to get through a day with that deep, grinding pain of arthritis. I've been there! I want to help you feel better and get stronger and maybe you'll find some of my videos with info you need - Here is a link to the video with the list of all that I posted last year on my channel: th-cam.com/video/x50NZx1bMAA/w-d-xo.html Also - I offer a 16 week online course that is perfect for someone who wants to get ready for - or maybe even postpone - a total knee replacement. You can find more info here: www.healthykneescoach.com/HK-Formula-YES

Virginia, I found this information about a cementless implant "Cementless knee implants, also known as press-fit knee implants, have a rough, porous surface that encourages new bone growth. The new bone grows into the spaces in the implant, holding it in place without the need for cement. The bones within the knee are shaped with special tools so that they fit snugly with the implant. In some cases, screws or pegs may be used to hold the prosthetics in place while the bone grows. Currently, cementless implants are only available for total knee replacements." (from www.meneghinimd.com/specialties/cemented-vs-cementless-knee-replacement/). A cementless implant should have a tight fit to start with. As for healing time - either method (cementless or cemented) way you can count on 12 weeks of recovery - and then some.

I surely hope not 12 weeks My doctor said 6 weeks or less because everyone is different some of us are more physically active than others. I hope I go fast very soon.

Annette, thank you so much! I am so glad that this was helpful for you. Keep doing the strength training - and riding a bike - may help you postpone a knee replacement. I also offer a whole 16 week video course called "Healthy Knees Formula" - you can find it here www.healthykneesformula.com. All the best to you!

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you

Same to you! I'm so glad the video was helpful to you. If you want more, check out Healthy Knees Formula, my 16 week video course. Find it here: www.healthykneesformula.com

You're welcome 😊 Please let me know if you have any questions!

Odette, I look forward to meeting you there! ~Robin

The bike seats really don't have a name - its all about the width. Some bike shops will measure your sitz bones and be able recommend the best seat for comfort.

Glad you think so!

Hi Pippi, Sorry to hear about your cartilage tear. I totally understand how painful that can be. The meniscus will not repair itself. It may settle down with time and not be so irritating. It is best to seek advice from your medical practitioner. If the meniscus continues to bother you, you might be able to have an arthoscopic surgery to trim out the loose bit of cartilage. Some people have had good results from PRP injections or Stem Cell applications - but that can be very expensive with no guaranteed results. It is always a good idea to get stronger - as you strengthen your muscles you may not notice the pain so much. All the best - Robin

Great idea! I will definitely do a video about the ConforMIS knee and why my doctor recommended that for me. I'll jump the queue for that video and slip it in about 2 weeks!