Painful Total Knee Replacement - Why Does It Still Hurt?
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In this episode, the surgeons discuss the painful total knee replacement. They explore causes of pain after a total knee replacement and they discuss potential treatments.
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I am a 50 year-old who spends days entirely on my feet, teaching art to four, five, and six year-olds. One month ago, I struggled to walk from the parking lot to my classroom. I have always thought of myself as a strong individual, but most days I would get to my room, close the door, and break down. I had been told by two doctors that I was too young for a TKA. I eventually found a doc that would perform the surgery but due to covid case numbers in my area, elective surgeries were being postponed until further notice. I persisted and found an amazing doctor in another health system. I'm almost three weeks out from the surgery now. I deal with swelling, especially when I try to do too much when I feel good. PT is tough but I'm seeing very real gains. Folks, I can't say this enough. If you've reached the point where you have had it with life as is and don't want to do another day in your current condition, go for the TKA. I have accepted the fact that I may never be pain free and that's ok. I'll take this over what I was dealing with before knee replacement 7 days a week and twice on Sunday. Please forgive the length of this post. I just wanted to share my story and let folks know that there is hope.
Thanks for sharing mt. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You're absolutely right. I reached the point of not being able to like this and I'm having my tka in January. Hooray.
Marcy my specialist advised me that they prefer to do the tkr early now as the evidence points to better recovery as well as no need to be in pain longer than need be.
Severe septic arthritis knee washout
How are you feeling now?
Had a knee and hip replaced several years ago now at 83 I walk 2 miles in 45 minutes every morning at 112 paces /min that’s moving for this old goat
Hi Wedgenut Tanker. Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I also walk for about an hour 5 days a week. I believe that the physio excersizes are not continued long enough. Even today if my 2019 knee hurts I go back to the physio exersizes. My 2020 knee is fine.
Amazing!!!!!!
@@TalkingWithDocs , I'm so so nervous, I'm having my left knee done in 2 week's, then the right a few months later. I can barely get around now, so anything will be an improvement. I've had A lot of surgeries on different things from a car accident as a teenager. Neck fused, back surgery, c sections x3 and joint stuff, feet ankles knee scoped. This has me really freaking out. What if they can't control the pain? Morphine makes me sick. Oxy makes me speak in tongues. Hahaha not really but close. Omg
@@lornasmith1728 which brand of imant you had in 2020
Had my first TKR in December, the second done a week ago. I am very happy with both. Regardless of the acute pain following surgery, the aching, grinding, tearing, constant pain is OVER!
So glad to hear it Liesl! Congratulations. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Agree Liesl!! I had both TKR in 2017 and now walk 5 miles per day!! My pain was gone after surgery, but still have some numbness and swelling in the left one. I can live with that though! 👍👍👍
@@judyrosebrugh575 uou are very lucky...
👍🌹👍🌹👏👏🙏
Very good
Apparently I am extremely blessed. I have two total replacements 12 years apart and they are perfect!!!!! My doctor was wonderful.
Hi Maureen. Thanks so much for sharing your story and so glad that you are doing so well. Thanks for watching.
Please share name of doc and where he is!
I'm having double knee replacements this month.
After a double knee replacement, l experienced terrible pain for about three weeks. By the fifth week, l was able to walk up and down stairs and stand up and sitting down with no problem. Pain was a thing of the past. I now enjoy my new knees on long walks and occasional dancing. By-the-way, I'm seventy years old.
@@rooms4you2 Brave Barry! Yikes! How did it go for you? Well, I hope.
I'm 60 years old and I had a TKR 6 months ago. I have to agree that PT is the most important key to success. I'm a big guy and my range of motion was poor at best because of the excessive scar tissue from earlier surgeries. My PT instructor was great and today I'm back to walking and doing the things I never thought possible before the surgery. It took 3 months of painful stretching, swelling and exercise. That said, TKR has been a modern miracle for me. On the down side, it was the most painful experience I have ever gone through. This includes breaking both legs, 3 reconstructive knee surgeries, nose surgery and a gun shot to my left forearm. Today I'm back to work and enjoy hiking on the mountain behind my home everyday which would have never been possible before my TKR.
Hi hairydogstail. So glad to hear that you are doing well. Thanks for sharing your experience and we agree - TKR is painful but often well worth it. Keep doing well. Thanks for watching.
Keep gettin up!
I'm a 68 year old woman and had my knee replacement 16 days ago. Yes, it's pretty brutal! I have success with ice, elevation, and Tylenol, an occasional oxycodone. It is a bit of work to do the exercises and go to physical therapy, but it will be worth it. Hope you continue with success.
@@blairwillis9199 keep gettin up you will get there
@@1959ASAM thank you 😊
Thank you so much for this video! Unfortunately I had little pain in spite of arthritis but had another issue I was told I should do and get the replacement. Now I’m one of the 1 in 5. 😔 My advice to everyone: DO NOT get this surgery unless you are COMPLETELY miserable.
Hi Suzy Q. Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. But we agree - wait as long as you can. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Wow that's the truth. Work with what you have first and make sure you really want/need the surgery as the doctors pointed out.
Thank you for this information!!! I'm so glad to have found this channel. I'm almost 4wks out and I'm finally feeling like I'm turning the corner. I'm hanging in there and working hard.🦵🏽😁
Hi aqualibra961. You are very welcome. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
When l had my knee replacement, it was hurting and giving me a fit. I told a friend of mine, l don't understand my knee hurting because there's nothing in there. She replied, ' you get headaches don't you '.
Bahahaha!
Brilliant. Got to love friends like that x
Ha ha ha ha that is funny.
That's funny Melvin. Hope the knee gets better. All the best to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thanks for these videos! Not only are they informative, but injecting them with a little humor makes them enjoyable.
Hi Anne. Thanks for the positive feedback. We do our best to inform and try to keep it a little light at times.
12\2019 thanks for your teaching us in your expertise.but l provided you my though in my case and l do not going your opinion.well l am continue washing your lecture.
I had a total knee joint replacement a year and a half ago. I was dedicated to full recovery so I followed my doctor's recommendations precisely. Pre-surgery exercises, 8 weeks of PT 3 times per week with additional at home exercise daily. Took all medications as prescribed and guess what... The knee is perfect, no pain, strong, I'm able to hike in tough terrain. I'm very happy with the result.
So glad to hear it Bill. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
me to
I had HORRIBLE arthritis is both knees for many years. I got my left TKA in May 2021 and the right TKA in August 2021 and couldn't be happier. I told my surgeon that it's like being REBORN. I am having a ball taking longer and longer daily walks that I haven't been able to do for years. My ortho has done hundreds of knee replacements and said that he'd seen patients with one knee as bad as mine were but not both as bad, if that makes sense. Before surgery, my knees had knifelike pain after only 5 minutes of standing and would buckle suddenly without warning. I was astonished to be able to stand on my first new knee and have it be totally stable!
Thank you Drs Zalzal and Weening for your VERY informative videos on "pre-hab" and spinal anesthesia. I did lots of "pre-hab" and was able to cooperate very well with the anesthesiology resident when there wasn't a nurse to help me curl my back correctly for him to place the anesthetic. I never would have known that without seeing your video showing spinal anesthesia. I felt so good after surgery that I was able to walk a few steps in the PACU to use the restroom. The nurses even cheered for me and I felt like I had won an Olympic gold medal! Keep up your great work. You guys are making a difference! LLAP (Live Long And Prosper-I am an OG Star Trekker 🖖) 😁
Hi Catmom2004. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! So glad we could help in any way along your journey. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I just watched the video again and find it so worth listening to over and over. I did have my tkr back in January and I absolutely love it! Hard work and ice worked better than pain pills! It was not pleasant at all but the result I now have is so good! I watched certain videos by you guys and it really helped! Thanks again for the work you do to get people like me informed and encouraged!
You are very welcome Pamela. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Absolutely
Had my 3rd total knee replacement in June 2021 went back to work in September having some pain in my leg where the screw is and knee mostly in my thigh what can I do??
Thanks for pointing that out about infection. I hope Dr Geoffrey Connor has watched this or learned this by now. He did my first TKR and it was so painful afterwards. I had the right knee done about 6 years prior to this one and never had any issues (still don't). He would not do anything until I gave it a year and during that time I was hurting so bad I lost my job and everything went down hill from there. He finally decided to send me to a Revision specialist which discovered I had a severe infection that was so bad (worse he had seen). He gave me the good news which was having knee surgery but bad news was that I was going to have to get an antibiotic spacer in place of the knee removed and go on IV antibiotics and schedule another replacement in about 3 months still can't work out do anything because I can't bend my knee with a concrete spacer or carry an IV bag around with a pick line in me. It took 5 months for the infection to get to a low enough level that I could have another replacement which was 5-1/2 months. Then I had the surgery and had to go back on heavy doses of antibiotics for 6 weeks while my numbers were creeping back up some. It got better and I thought everything would be over and back to normal. Within 4 months I had to schedule another replacement because the x-rays indicated it had failed. Most likely, it was because of to much bone loss by now. They went back in and only had to do the lower part of the knee so recovery was not as bad. After about 4 months I was seeing a difference. Then I had to start having lymphodema therapy for the massive swelling. I was so afraid of this happening again. Today, 2 years later I'm finally walking without a cane or walker. God came thru for me this go around. If you are in the Birmingham, AL area and need a Revision specialist, look up Dr Herrick Seigel. He's great and I highly recommend him! Thanks for listening to my story but if you don't feel right, insist on seeing another Dr or having blood work done to determine if there are signs of infection. Trust your own body.
Hi Autiger. Sorry to hear about your difficult experience. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
That was great information
Can you speak about dental procedures post joint replacement. Like what do patients need to be mindful of.
@@skylar6818 You will need to contact your dentist before going and have them call in a prescription for antibiotics. It's imperative to do this for 1 year post replacement. Take every precaution even if you think you will be ok. If you don't get medicine prior to going, most all dentist have antibiotics they can give you the day of your treatment. They just give you 6 tablets at once and wait an hour before doing anything. I still take them prior to going because of my infection being so bad. I don't take chances.
Wishing you all the best - admire your fortitude!
Thanks for being so honest Dr’s. My knee is 4 weeks old. Having trouble with the bending & therapy is very painful!! Fighting depression @ this appointment. My knee was very bad! Very orthopedic and had bone fractures that need to be repaired with stem cells two years ago. Thanks for this Channel. I’m could barely walk & in a great amount of pain. Just need to keep pushing ❤️
Hi Cindy. Thanks so much. Best advice we can give you is to work hard on controlling your pain, controlling the swelling and doing your physio relentlessly. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching.
I love you two! Great caring surgeons that want the best outcome for not only your own patients but your viewers. & I love both of your senses of humor.
Thanks Mark. We do care and know this info can help a lot of people. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Enjoying the upgrades to production!
Thanks 28monkeyking28. Trying something a bit different and see where it takes us.
Thank you. Had knee replacement almost a year ago. Got more out of your info then my surgeon. ( who always keeps me waiting in the room for about an hour) great info on the PT. Never knew that. I would never redo the surgery. Going under the knife is always risky. Great job on video.
Thanks so much Merrilyn. Glad we could help. Good luck going forward and keep pressing on. Thanks for watching.
Thank you been watching all your videos so I am well informed ...49 have suffered since my early 20s with OA getting left knee done in July ...
Hi Wendy. So glad we can help and good luck in July. Keep us posted!
Have you had your knee replacement?? I'm educating myself on it .
Pending tkr in 6 weeks’ time at age 60 - so glad I found your TH-cam channel as you’ve highlighted all the areas I have had queries on. Thank you.
That is awesome Jennifer. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you again Doc’s! Your videos have been always helpful to me!
I absolutely agree with the importance of PT. Three days a week was torture but the truth is when I walked in to Elites doors I was always stiff and hurting. When I finished the sessions I was walking out with no limp or pain. Stairs was what was really hurting me but luckily we have stairs in our home and that’s what helped. I’ve talked to a lot who stated they only had about 2 or 3 weeks of PT and then they don’t understand why their knee stays stiff and sore all the time. PT for as long as you can. It’s worth it. Thank you for responding to my comments. I appreciate your listening and responding as well. I’m still terrified to have my right knee done although it’s way past time.
Hi Sherry. You are very welcome. Thank you for providing your unique perspective for our viewers. Best of luck with your right knee! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thank you Drs you have given me the strength to continue I’m determined to be happy with my knee replacement. I have had such awful pain for 20 years, and now in week 5 of tkr. Yes it hurts and I was wondering “what have I done” but now I know I can get better and love my new knee I will have continue with my exercises and look forward to taking long walks again
You are very welcome Mrs Bumble. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hello Mrs. Bumble, how are you now? Would you suggest TKR to my mother who is 65 years old?
I agree that the reason a person ends up requiring a replacement knee (ie. arthritis vs accident) likely factors hugely into the psychology of recovery, response to pain and commitment to physio.
Thank-you again for this incredible channel filled with so much useful information!
Thanks so much Darlene! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Working as an ortho tech while in nursing school and although my role is not giving medical advice or treatment , your videos really broaden my thinking , educate me , and allow me to be a better advocate for our patients !! Thanks.
That is awesome Joel. Good luck in school! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Excellent video. Thank you for information.
You are very welcome Beth!
Hi how are you guys.i watch all the time (: im going into knee replacement in 2 weeks i was really scared but hearing you and my doctor it helps.
Hi lightsaber dude! Good luck with your procedure. Be sure to check out our physio videos and let us know how you make out. Thanks for watching
Wow, another awesome and informative video.
Thank you both so much!
I just had my TKR two weeks ago and i am 53 yrs old and could no longer walk 30 feet without stopping and waddling and SEVERE pain. My mother had a TKR and did not do therapy properly and the outcome was not good. So i was scared. You both helped me so much by showing the pre surgery therapy, you both were completely honest in your discussions and didn’t “candy coat” anything and you both just helped me so much. Thank you. Off to therapy
So glad we could help in any small way Karen. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Awesome video and information. At week 4 post surgery today. Woke up super stiff. Stretched it out and went for a half mile walk in afternoon. Keep stretching and strengthening. Never give up the ship, or should I say Knee.
Thanks
Yes never give up pabuffa! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
My knee surgery was on 12/13/18 and it hurts terribly afterwards. My wonderful husband has been taking excellent care of me. He makes the meals, does the dishes, cleans....so much more. His loving kindness is more than I could ask for. I’m 68 and he’s 77.
Hi Positive Vibes. Glad you have your wonderful husband! Stay positive as the pain will slowly improve with time and hard work. Good luck to you and thanks for watching.
Did you fallow through with your PT I know it's painful,but worth it. I was 72 when I had my KR my sergeon,was very honest with me, he said it takes, a year or more to pain free, movement. I was bone on bone,I was developing a bone spur,and my knee,was going dude ways. So thankful,I didn't want to do it either. But the thought,of maybe not walking at all,convinced me.
Thanks for the info. So many docs don’t get into expectations but they know managing expectations is huge especially for those with a joint that is still functioning albeit with pain. Knowing you won’t likely get to zero pain is helpful going into the procedure.
For sure! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I love watching your videos.. I’m getting my knee replaced in a year.. have tired cortisone shots but they aren’t working.. I now have a walker and a cane. I am looking forward to the operation. Might even watch your video on the actual operation. Thanks for the great information.
So glad you like them Venus. Good luck with your surgery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
As a total knee replacement on both knees person, I am so happy to be free of the pain I was experiencing prior, due to bone on bone. I put off getting my first knee three years too long, I feel. I gave up many activities before I reached that point of having to do something about the pain. I would recommend not going that long before having your knee replaced, if you are giving up activities you enjoy, like yoga, pilates, and hiking. I am 69 this year and I am over a year out with my first knee. I got my life back, basically. Physical therapy is very painful, but the beneficial effect of that painful pushing is almost immediate. I do my PT every day. I plan to do PT every day for the remainder of my life. It’s a very small thing, compared to the mobility I’ve recaptured due to doing PT. I also found a doctor who loves what he does, which is very important, I feel.
Hi Marla. Thanks so much for sharing your story. It is so nice to hear when patients are so happy with their results and that you love your surgeon. Keep up the good work. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Im so glad I found this video. Im not looking forward to surgery but I'm lookung forward to getting rid of this pain. I have always heard that the more pain youre in before surgery the more releif you feel afterwards. Thanks for all the info
Hi Tammy. You are exactly right. The more you suffer before the more your relative improvement is and often the more happy you are after. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I really enjoy your talks ... thank you. I had perfect knees 12 years ago. Then a car accident. Time passed. Operations on my knees. Advised to wait for knee replacement until I could not stand it. That happened. I did pre-hab for three months before my replacement. When I went in for my right knee replacement on September 23, 2020, my knee was at thirty-five degrees. I was destined for a wheel chair. All went well - except stiff knee. So back in for a manipulation. I think it will be fine - but I also firmly believe and agree with you that caring for my new knee will be important for the rest of my life. With physical therapy but also by making smart choices about activities (and not wearing lovely high heels.) I am 70 years old and in pretty decent health. I will be having my left knee replaced when the time is right. Thanks again for your talks - I have subscribed and look forward to all the information you give!
Hi elaine. Sounds like you have a good plan. Best of luck to you and so glad we can help in any small way. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Hi Drs. just had a knee replacement and before surgery talked the Dr. About draining/removing the large bakers cist behind the knee.
I couldn't put off the TKR because the cist was too painful and I couldn't walk well because of it. And it was interfering with my functionality. Anyway did the surgery. All is well , except the painful cist is STILL there !!! I was shocked.
She said she couldn't remove it , because of risk of infection. And possible nerve damage . Now I have to live with it... She said it may go away on it's own. She said I misunderstood , that she would remove it. It has really interfered with my post surgery PT. True that it couldn't be removed at the same time ?
Thank You. I just had a knee replacement a week ago in San Antonio Methodist. I am a severe arthritic and both knees actually collapsed. My right is painful but no more than before surgery!! I have gotten so much good info from you and other Drs and Therapists on TH-cam. I just want to go back to water aerobics and walking in the park. I am 73. Thanks again . Judy R.
Hi Judy. So glad you are on the way to recovery. And so glad we can help. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Great video & helped me take a second look at getting gel injections or a total replacement. I'm very active & wish to stay that way. I have problems with both knees & recently had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee, that was 9 months ago & pain isn't any better. Went to another Dr who gave me cortisone shots in both knees on my first visit, I left there so happy & able to walk without the walker that I'd been chained to since surgery. I'm going to go with the gel injections for now & put off the surgery until I just can't stand the pain anymore. THANK YOU !
So glad to hear the injections are working for you hattie. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thank you Drs for the great advice ... I was in serious pain and was ready ... PT is painful but I am committed for the rest of my life to do my PT at home when I am discharged ... just want to get back to entertaining and playing golf ,,,thx again ~~~~
Hi Brian. Thanks for the compliment. Sounds like you have the right idea. No substitute for hard work when it comes to knee replacements. The more you put in, the more you get. Kepp it up and good luck on the golf course.
@@TalkingWithDocs /with in reason, can i lift weights to make my legs strong after three months depending if i feel good?
@@sherrcon im interested in that area also. Too bad they did not respond.
@@eddyjimenez-scorpio /don't feel bad they do not reply...they have a full time job and family so answering every email questions is sometimes difficult...i have been told by other PT that we can within certain limitations...we do not want to break our bionic knee
Hi you two..great video..hope you both are good and well..have a happy Sunday and a great Dads day..hugs😊
Thanks SANDY for your positive feedback and Father's Day wishes.
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This is great information. I'm meeting with my surgeon on January 7th to schedule a total knee replacement.
Hi resourcefulgirl. Glad we could help. Good luck next week.
Don't do it hold onto your knee seriously if I could turn the clock back I would. My other knee needs to be done and I bursted out crying told them no way to give my app to some1 else they were not getting at my other knee
Thank you very informative.
Hi Holly. So glad we could be of assistance.
Had both knees done in Scotland 1 year ago, now I am total pain free best thing I have ever done, I was in agony for years and now no pain at all .😀😀😀
Thanks so much for sharing Derek. That is awesome. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@Derek Tweed - was this private or NHS. I need both done but told only one at a time. Glasgow and Clyde.
@@patacorn Hi got both done on the NHS one done on May and the other done September the NHS said they wouldn’t do both at the same time due to mobility issues hope this helps
Derek
Yes it does. Thank you for your response.
Thank you a great honest presentation. Super informative.
Glad you liked it RHM. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I thoroughly ENJOY these doctor's comments and humerus inputs BECAUSE they understand that humans break AND their job is to put them back together; knee replacemnt is very complex joint operation.
Thank you so much Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had a total knee replacement Feb 19th so I am going on 5 weeks tomorrow. I have had bad arthritic knees for 20 years. Dr recommended holding off due to my age (late 30s) and the longer I wait the better the chance of not having to have it redone in the future. (at the time the life span of a knee replacement would be 15-20 years. After I woke up and was clear headed from the anesthesia I was taken back to my room. Time for lunch, then off to walk the floor. It was a short walk. Each day after that I was walking and in PT 2x every day while in the hospital (2 nights). Then when I got home I had home PT 3 times a week and worked on it every day therapy or not that day. I start my outpatient PT tomorrow and I am looking forward to it. So happy I appear to have had the surgery done at the right time. Every person I know had told me "IT'S ALL IN THE P.T." And so it is. I cant wait to get thru the therapy so I can get my other knee done. I also had a surgeon who I had been going to for years, and actually had to wait until I could retire and put all my time into the rehab. The only advice I could give is TRUST YOUR DOCTOR - ASK TONS OF QUESTIONS - ASK IF THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS (Which I had tried but didn't help - shots, NSAIDs - braces - and then when there is nothing left to try and the pain was unbearable. Now as I have been told by many, after it is done, you will wonder why you waited so long. VERY TRUE
Hi semilt. Thanks for sharing the details of your journey. We agree - wait as long as you can, exhaust all options and then do the physio like crazy. Keep up the good work and good luck going forward.
Thank you for the great information and advice, I’m going to keep the knee god gave me as long as possible 🏌️
Me to.
Just don’t wait until you get bowlegged. I understand that is a more difficult operation. Friends told me, you will know when it’s time. They were right ;-) If it’s not necessary then don’t do it.
Good call GD. We sometimes use that exact line. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
You guys are a wealth of info and so entertaining! I love your informative videos, Thank you!!! That said, I so wish I watched this before my surgery as I wish I never had it done. Though I had challenging days prior to surgery, I was that person that could hike 10 miles with my arthritic knee albeit being reminded of that hike for a few days after, LOL! I wrongly assumed having my knee replaced sooner rather than later was a smart choice. Now I live in a state of regret though less than 8 weeks post op. I find a general lack of full transparency regarding the magnitude of the surgery and how it effects the patient both physically and psychologically. Your channel should be a pre-requisite for anyone considering a TKA Period!
Thanks Joanne. Don’t despair! You will get much better as time passes and you will get our hiking again! We do our best to keep it real and certainly spend more time talking people out of surgery. Hang in there
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks!
Very welcome Pivos2! Thanks for watching
Great video!! Thank you for being so honest and straight forward on this subject. You give us all so much great info. I have not had a knee replacement and don't plan to but I do have arthritis in both knees which does cause pain. I honestly have not had great success with my own doctor's so I would appreciate any suggestions you could provide such as supplements or ways to improve joint health. Thanks again for all that you do. God bless!!
Hi Ann S. Thanks for your kind words. It is important to delay as for as long as you can. As for suggestions, the best advice is to modifiy your activities, use over the counter medications as tolerated, consider regular icing, physiotherapy and then injections. It often takes multiple modalities. Best of luck to you Ann. Thanks for watching and good luck.
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you! I am praying for all of you in the medical field with what is going on right now in the world. Be safe and well. God bless!!
I had a total knee replacement December 3 rd 2018 finished therapy January 14th 2019 getting ready for other knee February 4th I have the right doctor I guess, do everything Dr says and positive outlook it will work it takes 2 the patient and the Dr working together
Hi Hal. You have the right approach for sure. Good luck with #2 and thanks for watching.
Hal Abernathy I’ve followed all the rules and was super excited and positive initially. 5mths post op very stiff after seating for just 10mins so now not very happy plus clicking and crunching drives me mad - not always the patients “fault”.
i believe it too! They don't like to prescribe pain med ánd thi pain is excruciating,
thank you doctors, i had my left knee replaced this july second, i totally love my knee, it has given me the opportunity to walk again without any support, and i have gone back in doing what i love, plus i exercise as i do it
That is amazing Rita. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thank you for the video! I'm having tkr on January 19, have had grade four osteo for a long time and have gone as far as I can go. I am the one who can't walk 30 in your office. I will be so happy just to be able to stand up, sit down and take walks again. Thanks again docs!
Hi Pamela. You are very welcome. It sounds like you are a perfect candidate. Best of luck to you during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thanks for the encouragement Melanie! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs I am a subscriber, thank you for your reply! My ortho doc is excellent and I see him more than I see my primary due to bone problems. I have used your videos to help me recover for broken bones, and after surgery advice. You guys rock!
Had my right knee done almost two years ago. Took me about 18 months before I was totally functional with that knee. Nice thing was the pain was gone. Just had second knee done 3 weeks ago. Having good days and bad days but I did with other one too. It all takes time.
Thank you for telling your experience Brent. All the best with your recovery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I need both knees done but very fearful. Pain gradually increased over 16 years - now limp and use cane. But I am a classic atopic with both psoriasis and eczema, food intolerances and skin reacts to iodine. Something tells me I am likely to reject the implant, react to bone cement etc. Have you treated similar patients?
Talking with Docs. I have a right knee replacement surgery, it's one year since, and still is swelling, painful, and stiffness on the right side of the knee. By now, I am doing one hour walking, of course slowly, because I don't feel secure to do long steps, in the other hand, the other knee is on the list to do the same surgery, but I don't feel ready to go into that, because I am waiting to recover from the first surgery...also, the Surgeon said a few weeks ago that I had de annually control, that the XRays doesn't show any problem. So, how long that's take the full recovering, it's ok to continue with my walking, despite that, after my body cool down the stiffness, and pain become worse?
Thanks and advance for answer my questions?
@@TalkingWithDocs I already left you a question on your other video but the follow up with that. I am very active and try to squirt all the way down with my full knee replacement. I was told by my surgeon not to do that because I can crack the concrete if I go down to far. With my left knee which is a unilateral knee I’m able to touch the bottom of my backside. But my right knee still is very tight I am four months out it’s still hurts when I get past 125°. Should I stay around there like the doctor said or should I be able to go down further I wanted to be able to squirt all the way down but I feel that replacement is holding me back it hurts quite a bit and I try to force my way through the band am I doing wrong?
I have a ? Are you able to get down on that knee, I had KR and feel like if zi pit my weight fully on that knee zi might dislocated something?
I had my tkr 3 months ago and it still hurts like nothing ever before. I've had 3 lumbar surgeries 1 neck hysterectomy Achilles tendon repair, this is truly the worst ever. I believe that all doctors performing tkr need to have the same surgery to themselves in order to relate to their patients!
Hi ms Ayala. Yes knee replacements are by far one of the most painful operations that we do. We try and emphasize this beforehand so patients can be somewhat prepared. Work hard on controlling swelling with ice of some sort, pain medication and lots of physiotherapy. If your pain continues to increase however you do want to make sure something else isn't going on and it is always a good idea to get reassessed. Hope that helps. Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks for watching.
As a physio I think commitment to rehab needs to go on for much longer than they expect. It needs to progress through range of motion, to strengthening and then functional activity for their life. A critical factor is to get the glutes performing as they help reduce the load and control rotation in the knee. Too often rehab is focused on quads with squats and the like. I also think one of the best things someone can do for a good outcome is prehabilitation. Preparation gives a better base for recovery.
I have joint replacements myself so have been on both sides.
My surgery is done! Awesome sauce! Good morning! Have a wonderful day Docs! Your videos have helped me so much! Thank you!
Yay Darlene. Congrats. Best of luck during recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs now for the hard part! I am still in a splint.I am not sure where this day goes from here. Thanks for your encouragement!
I had a TKR in 2014 and a Revision in 2015, I have had pain ever since, I have had all of my PT and in the last six months or so the pain became severe, and after putting off going to the Dr. he tells me the something "moved", and I will probably need another Revision, he showed me something on the x-ray, he wants to send me to a Revision Specialist. I no longer work but I keep up normal daily activities, such as housework, yard work, etc.
Hi Clifford. Yes if the implants do change position they will require revision which is unfortunate as it sounds you may have been suffering for the last 5 years. Good luck on your road to recovery. Thanks for watching.
I had my knee replacement in Dec 2016, had to have a manipulation in Mar 2017, the new knee is not what I expected. Constant swelling, hot, sharp shooting pain even now. At times it gives out while walking, even sitting for longer than 1/2 hr it gets swollen, and hot to the touch. I went to see a specialist at a major hospital in MA and was informed that there is a re-call on the cement that was used, and that this could be part of the problem, another issue is that the doctor thinks they used the wrong size knee, it is about 1.5 times bigger than my good knee, another issue they found was when I was sitting on the exam table and my legs over the side the doctor could move my lower leg (below the knee) from side to side with a loud and painful pop, as if you were cracking a knuckle. When I sit in a chair and turn to get out it feels like the peg in the lower leg wants to push out ( think of a straw in a cover, you turn right and the bottom half goes left), and I have some nerve issues on the outside of the knee and lower leg. Doctor is recommending a complete revision, keeping my fingers crossed. I thought your video was spot on, I waited as long as I could, did the therapy and nothing helped so I knew it was time. I have a question for either of you. My first doctor had me use a CPM machine before and after the manipulation, with the new doctor they do not recommend the CPM at all. What are your thoughts.
Hi Rick. Good luck with your upcoming revision. It sounds like there are a few potentially correctable issues. With respect to the CPM machine, it will often help get your range of motion early on after surgery but long term does not make a difference. The best thing to do is control your pain and work your buns off to get your range back. Thanks for watching.
Oh so sorry about your knee. Good luck 👞 nes 2 years old pain at night some but nothing less ke yours
*GREAT WIDEO! Thanks. BTW. Residual PAIN...Take Tramadol 50 mg with strong coffee No Sugar! Stay away from Oxycodone, OxyContin “Hillbilly Heroin” But, carry on with twice a week PT and most important pool therapy: walking backwards and forewards in the pool, swimming too, every day! Bangkok-Johnnie TKR/TKA experience: One Primary TKA with S. Epidermis infection in Sweden. Later Two-stage Revision “Gold Standard” in Thailand.Tons of pain. Now three months post operation. So far so good!*
Hi John. Sounds like quite the journey. Good luck going forward and thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you mentioned the post trauma pain. I fell broke both my tibia plateau, my fibula and tibia by my ankle. I went into the total knee replacement surgery with the hopes of being able to walk again. And this is from a marathon runner. I can walk. Just did 22,000 steps in one day on my honeymoon. Do I still have pain....yes...is it bad....no. I'm just happy I can walk. My expectations have been met. Thanks for these awesome vids.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your kind words. All the best! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Following up, just fyi for you two as request --- I am the client who had phantom (inexplicable) pain after TK 12w ago, mimicking preop OA pain and locations only way more intense (stabbing and sharp) and kinda random. You sympathized, said (iirc) this kind of thing while not common was quite real, and most probably would wane. Surgeon PA, NP, and my PTs all likewise said it would pass, just hang in, not much to do about it concretely, just keep working.
Sleep-disturbing and potentially knee-buckling.
Anyway, it has indeed passed, starting a month - 6w ago maybe. Now back to ordinary discomfort at RoM endpoints, etc., improving with time passage and more PT work. The usual (this is my second TK.)
Just fyi and to update all. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing the update with us David. So glad that you are better. The sleeping is often difficult for about 3 months. All the best. Thanks again for watching
Had both my knees replaced in same week in 2014....Still doing great.... some stifness in cold weather but no serious issues.
The therapist was great after the surgeries . she got me tpo zero on both knees. I can't stress enough how important it is that you do the excercises faithfully its very important to recovery. I was bone on bone at the time of surgery and very bowlegged....no more bowleggedness either,,,,so thankful that this surgery was done!
Congrats William that is awesome. Thanks for watching and for sharing your success story.
William Muenster Hi William. I read your comment and I also am very bowlegged. I have had injury’s to both of my knees and also arthritis in both. There has been pain for years and I think I have to replace them both. I don’t remember being bowlegged years ago so I am encouraged to hear that this also helps in this area. Thanks
Thanks for the advice about planning to do the exercises daily pretty much forever. I'm into my 3rd week after surgery and was not told this. Thanks to this video, every time I brush my teeth I will be reminded to do the exercises.
Yay Maris! Best of luck during your recovery
Thank you for posting all the videos on a TKA.. I watched them all several times and want to let you know how helpful they were;; especially the informaation on doing pre-hab. I took your advice and added those exercises to my yoga routine. They made a world of difference. I was at 2 degrees right after surgery and at 5 weeks out i am at 128. My PT is very impressed and says the pre-had had a lot to do with it. I just dont understand why our American Docs don't reccomend it. Thanks again you guys are great. keep up the good work.
That is so awesome to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I've had a revision 2 years ago and it still gives out and is quite painful. My original knee replacement was 5 years ago. Not happy at all.
Hi Paul. We are sorry to hear about your revision. Sometimes instability can be an issue but usually it can be dealt with at the time of the revision. Best to discuss with your surgeon and if they are not receptive to look for another opinion. Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks for watching.
I'm 50 years old and my left knee is literally bone on bone. I have put it off for the last 5 years and now it is just getting impossible to walk with a normal gait. I am so limited to what I want to do. I would like to walk 5k again, Just to be able to walk without the pain. Thank you for just saying it like it is. Straight to the point!
You are very welcome Jennifer. We do our best to keep it real here! Good luck if you decide to have surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I’m also 50 with the same issue! I’ve already had 2 knee surgeries and PRP. Nothing has helped. I am now bone on bone. I’m limited with mobility so I’m seriously thinking of knee replacement as the next step.
Hang in there I'm 62 & I was 55 when I my TLHR & I was 57 when I had both of my TKR I do pretty good no restrictions & I can do what ever activity I choose that feels comfortable.
You must try to very hard to remember what it's like right now so you will be able to fully appreciate the TKR months and years from now. It's not a perfect solution but it's definitely better.
Jennifer. I just had TKR. THE first ten days to two weeks are painful and miserable. And it gets better every day. I am stunned that in six weeks I already rely on my surgical knee more bc my left knee is bone on bone and will be replaced next. I am glad I had the surgery
I had total knee replacement 7 months ago. No complications. About 3 weeks ago my knee started thumping with every step I take. First it just ached. Now it is a little painful. I ride my bike every morning for 30-40 minutes. This doesn't cause the pain. Pain can be anytime even when sleeping. Thanks. I hope that you go back and answer questions on your old videos. Love you guys. Such good information.
Hi Pam. We try to answer all of the comments. The clunking can have many causes. If it is not painful, we would not worry about it typically. Having said that, it would be reasonable to book a follow up with your surgeon and get an xray to check things out seeing how you do have some pain. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Good day doctors thanks for your video. I don't know how I stumbled upon your video but glad that I did. I broke a knuckle of bone in my knee in 1978 I was told then I would need a total knee within 10 years. In 2016 is when I had to give in. I did have it scoped twice and opened up once to remove a Smkley pin. After tk replacement I was having a lot of pain during pt but I made sure I did do it. About 2 weeks after tk I had a manipulation due to stiffness this broke my patella clear and it went down on the outside of my knee. So of course I had to be opened up again. I still had stiffness and severe pain. About 5 months later I was opened up again the spacer was changed and part of femur cut and my foot was turned to the outside this was to help with pain and it worked until 6 weeks later when I could start using it again. My doctor now tells me my only options for pain relief is narcotics which I refused next was he could fuse and I would have a straight leg or above knee amputation. I have seen 2 other doctors and both have said that they can't help me. So I guess when I just can't take the pain anymore I will go for the amputation. Thanks for your time and the great work you do. All the best.
Hi Wayne. We are so sorry to hear about the very difficult course you have endured. Despite that you sound very positive which is amazing. Your situation is obviously not straightforward. We are not sure where you are located but you may want to consider seeing a surgeon who specializes in revision surgery ideally in a tertiary care center like a university hospital. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and good luck
I am very new to your channel, but got alot of good advice.
I am in the UK and in March this year I had a total knee replacement done on my right knee, the swelling on my foot has only just started to go down and the new joint is very stiff although I can get about on it guite well it still doesn't work properly and I still have pain but a different types of pain. I have just come home again after having a left total knee replacement done and this one feels totally different I'm in alot more pain taking different pain relief and it's far more swollen than the last one. I'm feeling like I shouldn't have done it but they tell me that it will be easier to get about in the future , I feel for each and every one of the people who are or have had this done . so I am praying that it works for me , I find it really hard to do any exercise at the moment but hope to walk soon x thank you for reading this x
Hi Jacqui. Knee replacements are very hard work for the patients and persistent swelling beyond 6 months is not uncommon. Keep working hard to increase your range of motion and your strength through physiotherapy. Good luck to you!
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Thank you for your welcome reply, I will definitely keep trying to exercise as much as I can but it's really tough going, I have spoken to my doctor who is getting back to me soon about the pain relief I'm having as it's not that great it seems to just make me dizzy it's called "Gabapentin Milpharm" . Also I've noticed that the quality of my hair and nails are not great is that a side affect of the drugs or lack of something in my diet? Of which I eat a very varied diet every day.
Thanks for taking the time to read and reply, and for your good wishes they are much appreciated. I will do my best and let you know how I go in 6mths time x jacqui
You are welcome Jacqui. We sometimes use Gabapentin in addition to other medications to control the pain after surgery. It can make some patients feel dizzy. Having said that there are many causes of dizziness. With respect to the quality of your hair and nails, you would have to discuss with the pharmacist if that is related to the medication. Good luck to you and keep us posted.
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Thank you again , I will speak to my pharmacy and inquire about my hair and nails. I will send you another message in 3mths to let you know how I'm doing . It's nice to know you are out there to talk with and that you listen. Regards from me in the UK x
Thanks for watching Jacqui.
i’m so happy with the outcome of my 2006 tkr at age 53! it was the 8th & hopefully last surgery for that knee. i would have to say that my level of success is due to the amazing work of my doctor as well as my physical therapist. my belief is that you must interview physical therapists as you would surgeons, definitely a 2nd opinion, maybe a 3rd. i have almost full range of motion, which even surprised my doctor. my PT lasted months more than was anticipated, but worth it. i totally agree that “physio” must continue for the best outcome. also, the patient must take responsibility for all the hard work. but in the end, i would do it again...
Thanks for watching.
I am about to under go TKR shory, May I know about the type and brand of knee implant that you had, thnx
Thank you for realities.
Very welcome Monica. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi,docs...I CRY MERCY!! Just thought I'd use that in hopes of getting your attention before it's too late...returning in 4 days to replace the right knee....I would love to have this conversation with my surgeon but he's german and I'm in Germany and ( need I say more?)ABSOLUTELY DREADING THIS ,GENTLEMAN!! Could you please encourage me?? Thank you. ( sometimes I'll roll up a fatty and watch yall's videos for inspiration and courage. It works every time.Thank you...)
Hi Darth. So sorry for the delayed response. We truly hope your surgery in Germany went well. If you watched our videos you should have been well prepared. Rolling a fatty. Funny. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Hi,Docs! Thank you for the response. Well...its been 7 months and I'm still not happy with the results. I have so much pride and happiness for how my left TKR turned out. Shame we couldn't have had twins. Will see the surgeon January for a follow-up, follow-up. What more can be done at this point ? I hear of " revisions" but that involves going back in, right? Anyway...thats where I'm at in all this. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! ( How bout another fatty just fer the hell of it ?? )
Wish I’d seen this earlier. Had a problem with the patella shortly after surgery. Lived with it for 12 years. When it finally froze, had a revision. It’s been great! Wish someone had mentioned the possibility that something might not track and didn’t leave me hanging.
Hi Raymond. So glad to hear that you got things resolved and can look ahead rather than back. Thanks for watching and continued good luck.
Raymond Muench Thank you, Raymond, for giving me hope. I had my total knee replacement in December 2013 & the pain never stopped. I did therapy & exercise but it is hard to exercise when the pain is so bad you are in tears. I have the proper range of movement but always have pain. Went back to the Dr 10 times or more for the pain. I switched Dr.s & now am scheduled for a redo 12/30/19. Hope it finally releases my pain. Living in pain since 2013. I am 73 & didn't think my last year's would be in pain.
@@robstone8013 I so hope the revision helped!
The “post traumatic” group is a very valid point. It’s hard to explain to people without sounding like you are just whining. This is a great way to explain it. To go from zero pain/problems to life altering is tough and being happy with surgical results that will never be 100% is hard to wrap your head around.
Hi Mom2Boys. We felt it was important to explain the different situations that lead a patient to a joint replacement and the very different path people take to get to surgery. Glad you found it useful.
Thank you! I'm in pain, but manageable. it has been suggested to get a replacement and I have been saying no... your video has convinced me that those suggestions are not right for me at this time.
HI Chris P. It is a good operation at the right time. You will know when that is. Glad we could help. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thnx docs it was really helpful 👍👍👍
Hi Kunal. Glad we could be of assistance. Thanks for watching.
I had total knee replacement 7 months ago . The recovery is good so far . I still have pain on the knee when walking . I am using the knee brace and it helps a lot. The pain is reducing about 70% . For those who will have total knee replacement, make sure you keep exercise prior to surgery. It will help you recover faster. Just want to share my experienced.
Hi than. Thanks for sharing your comments. You are completely right - do your exercises to increase your chances of success. All the best to you and thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video I hate my new knee an it stays swollen an it's to loose. I do my therapy daily never stopped . The only thing that's better is I can go up steps without it failing me but it does go out all the time. Never would I have done this surgery had I known how disappointed I am.
Hi Anita. Sorry you are having a difficult time. If you have specific symptoms that are not improving, you may benefit from a second opinion. Many knees will be swollen but if it feels loose there are some potential surgical solutions depending on the cause. Good luck to you and thanks for watching
Going where my Dr is now ❤
I had my left knee replaced and i was in horrible pain for 2 and a half months. I was in a nursing home for two weeks, for rehab. Then did 4 months out paitent PT. My knee is doing great now and its like i never had sugary. Im 56 years old. I enjoy your video's. Ann Adair watertown, NY
Thanks so much Ann - our neighbor across the border! Glad to hear you are doing so well and that you enjoyed the videos. Continued good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had my knee replaced Sept 5th 2019. Total nightmare since starting with the surgeon himself. Long story, won't go into it here. Three and a half weeks after the surgery I got cellulitis in the leg that had the surgery and spent a month in the hospital and was released Nov 2nd. Totally put me back on working with my knee since the leg was swollen to double the size of the other leg. Home now, swelling down by half, on water pills to get rid of fluid and elevating leg a lot. Starting physio at the end of this month because I couldn't drive previously and had no way to get to it. Was in the hospital anyway. So sorry I had this done!
Hi Juanita. So sorry to hear you are having a difficult post op course. Cellulitis is uncommon but not unheard of and can definitely set patients back. Keep up the hard work as many patients improve out to beyond one year. Thanks for watching.
I never heard of cellulitis till I got it and now I know more about it than I want to. It's been nearly 3 weeks since I was released from the hospital and I'm doing what I can for exercises but still limping badly. Sure hope the limp goes away at some point. The only expectation I had before surgery was to not have the agonizing pain any more. That is gone thank God. Will be elated when limp is gone too. LOL Thanks for your videos.
I'm definitely going to remember the line about how Physio is like brushing your teeth! Persistence really pays off.
Thanks Nicole. We have a new video all about physio coming out soon.
That is not true for everyone not matter how strong you get and above and beyond the normal ROM. But i do wish you all the best!!!
Had TKR 11 weeks ago. I have been committed to my rehab with physio 6 days per week (TWD videos really helped, thank you) I clearly have gone from varus deformity to valgus deformity with a 10 degree angle (knock knee) . I feel heartbroken at poor surgery. I now have chronic hip pain to contend with as well as a painful knee! Do your homework people on your surgeon, they're not all as fabulous as these 2 guys.
Hi Liz. So sorry to hear this. A 4ft standing X-ray is a good way to know for sure what your alignment was before surgery and what it is now. A second opinion is very reasonable. Wishing you the best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
well that's cheered me up no end, have just had TNR, thanks guys.
Hi Phil. The purpose of the video was to not to discourage you but rather help patients have realistic expectations of their knee replacements. And to know if it isn't perfect you are not alone. Please don't give up hope. And thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs Hi guy`s , the e-mail was tongue in cheek and no more, am 14 days
into my post op, am 73 yrs old ,have run 20 marathons, the day before my op I did an 8
mile walk ,bone on bone,i I had gotten used to it, I need to walk for my mental health it`s
paramount in my life docs, my progression is good , I can bend my to 120 deg,already,
I realised my prep was vital to swift recovery ,am from the UK , Must add ,I ran the new York marathon in 1988, what an experience , managed 3hr 5mins, I would have done
sub three, but we wanted to see broadway , got up and sang a song in a bar. you docs
do a wonderful job.your`s Phil. TREAD LIGHTLY.
Thanks Phil. Press on!
Hi guys! Love that you are doing this for us. I have some concerns. I am a 59 year old with an active to very active life style. Three years ago, I 'sprained' my knee after a 3.5 mile run at the gym. Eventually, I was diagnosed with a torn up meniscus and a degenerative knee with arthritis. The condition progressively got worse and I finally had my meniscus repaired in January 2019, last month. My surgeon did inform me that eventually I will require a total knee replacement due to about 25% bone on bone condition. Pain level now about 2-6 whereas before it was 4-8. I have been miserable these last 2 years and my quality of life has deteriorated drastically. I was an avid golfer, runner, cyclist, hiker, hunter, etc. My question is, during this time, I have been depressed and have gained 30 lbs. How important is weight loss in getting my activity level back? I am 6'1" and currently weigh 255 lbs. My 'feel good' weight is around 210 lbs.
Hi Jeffrey. Sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. Weight is an important factor for pain control however even if you lost 100lbs you would still have a bad knee. It would likely however be less symptomatic. We often tell our patients that carrying extra weight is like carrying around a knapsack with 30lb of butter in it that you never get to take off. Harder to get up out of your chair, up and down the stairs, etc. If you can reduce your weight it offloads your knees but you still have arthritis. In general, staying active and trying to maintain a healthy weight is always a good idea. And ultimately if the pain continues to increase, thoughtful consideration of a knee replacement is not an unreasonable option. Good luck and thanks for watching.
You guys are great and I had a great surgeon ... at 5 months should I still use ice ... I workout every day ...Sunday's off though ...
leg press , walking on the indoor track .. stretching the hamstring ... and lots more ,,,TYVM
Hi Brian. Thanks for the positive feedback. Definitely a long term project to stay strong and limber. Ice is always a good idea. Sounds like you have the right approach. And hey Sundays off, a day of rest is good for everyone. Thanks for watching.
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Im 62 & I have a TLHR & a TKR on both knees I do pretty good no real issues. I have 7yrs on my Hip & over 4 yrs on each TKR. Anytime your video is very informative keep gettin it done.
Very nice Anthony. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Thanks for the advice. I saw my orthopedic doctor last week and together we agreed to wait a while longer before knee replacement. We also agreed to do physical therapy again and see what happens. He told me he had just read an article that talked about therapy before replacement and the areas that needed to be strengthened if possible. I told him about watching one of your videos and shared my take away from it, and he said he likes the patients to be informed and know what to expect. Hopefully the therapy will help, I’m 70 years old but still a baby when it comes to pain. 😧😧😧
Best of luck Nancy
I have had both knees replaced 2010 and 2011 and have had no pain with either one of them. Took extra strength tylenol for the first week and then I didn't need it anymore. Did therapy twice a week for six weeks.
You are very lucky Joyce. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
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Geez how lucky you were
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From two months post surgery I developed a Rice Crispies crunch sound on the outter side of my knee. I reported it and was told by the physician's assistant I needed to exercise the ligament on the outside of the leg.? Now a year post surgery the Rice Crispies sound is loud enough for my primary to stop, turn and look at me asking, "Is that sound coming from your knee??" he advised me to return to my surgeon and inform him personally that he believes something is not right. He was spot on. The surgeon never mentioned my repeated follow-ups where every time I mentioned this issue. It is now sometimes causing sudden stabblng pain, and much louder crunches. He told me "I can fix that"....but I don't want another major surgery so soon after what I went through. He said it's the plastic liner he put underneath my petella after slicing it thinner. Now he wants me back in two years....for another total knee replacement. Really? What insures me a second time w/ the same surgeon would give me better outcome. conflicted, confused, upset.
Hi Patty C. So there are many things that can cause that sound and we have many patients that have this. It is not necessarily pathologic. If the sound is not associated with pain or impaired function we tell our patients not to worry about it. We have even had patients insist on having another surgery to remove scar tissue to get rid of the sound and initially the sound went away and then came back. So if there isn't pain and your function is okay, it may be best to leave it alone. And if you are still not sure, you could get a 3rd opinion to break the tie but we agree that another surgery does not guarantee that you will improve or make that sound go away. Hope that helps.
I had BI-lateral tkr at age 58 (significant injury at young age, ACLs replaced in both, significant arthritis...couldn’t walk with out pain)...did 18 months of spin class pre-op, took off 50lbs...am loving the results. Lots of post-surg pain, more that I planned for...used my prescriptions appropriately and got through. Success!
Hi gregroy. Thank you for telling your surgical story. Sounds like you worked very hard and are now reaping the benefits. All the best to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thank you so much for all this info
You are very welcome Curly Minds. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
L had a total knee replacement 6 yrs ago, I have never been pain free, I have had 5 other ops on same knee, now t
Last yr my quad muscles stopped working due to loads of scar tissue, now I have had a op using tissue and hamstrings and wire to hold my quads in place, pain is still hell, only option left is amputation my ace when I had knee replacement 56
We are so sorry to hear that Jayne. Please hang in there and hopefully things can turn around. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had a double knee replacement at the same time. Scar tissue kept me from appreciating my knee replacements.
Thanks for sharing judith. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had both knees replaced at the same time thirteen years ago, worked out, rode bike and did exercises prior to surgery for about a year.I have had a great recovery no pain and went back to work in six months.I work in construction and have-no restrictions. Owe to exercises and great surgeons ....
Hi will. Sounds like you put in the time and are reaping the benefits. Good for you. Thanks so much for watching and continue to enjoy your knees!
Excellent!
Glad you liked it Eric. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I had a replacement on my right knee on October 2nd last year. So far it's doing great. I do have some aching from time to time but I think that will probably get better as time goes on. I am back playing golf and exercising. I think the key to getting better is definitely physical therapy. The only problem is I have arthritis and my joints ache pretty much all the time. I just have to keep moving and not let the old man in. I will be 74 this year and hopefully, this new knee will give me a few more years on the links.
Hi Richard. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you are doing well. Keep it up. Thanks for watching.
Had knee replacement 3 weeks ago still having pain getting better each day That goes by
Hi Charles. Sounds like you are right on track. Pain is part of the process but there is an end in sight. Thanks for watching and good luck.
And how are you doing today Charles?
I am 5 weeks out from TKR on my right knee, today. I am 62. I am doing really well and was bending it really well from the start. I am at 120 degrees the last time they measured. I do still have some pain on the inside of my knee. It’s kind of a sharp pain, annoying but not too painful. I go for my 6 week follow up next week, so I will bring it up to him. I still need to get my strength back up. Physical therapy is really helping and my knee always feels better after a session. I am so glad I had the surgery done. My knee was really starting to affect my quality of life. I have learned so much from your videos, so thank you!
Welcome Lorin keep it up!
Had a total knee replacement in March 2012 after dealing with bone on bone pain for several years. The surgery and PT went well and was back to full activity within 3-4 months. Even went back for one more year as official for varsity High School football. After about 6 years starting having problems with stiffness in the knee. Found out that the "new knee" was getting loose and causing other problems. And there was a lot of pain that had not been there for several years. Discussed issues with my doctor who referred me to a doctor that does the revision TKR. Had that surgery May 14, 2020. Should be starting PT next week. Not looking forward to that but and hopping that everything will work out and will be able to be back on the golf course in three months.
Sorry for the delayed response David. Hope everything is going ok. Take it easy on the new knee. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.