Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I had a partial knee replacement last September and have never had a minutes problem. My Dr said I was too young to do the full and I only needed a partial. Dr Todd Schmidt does hundreds of knees every year and works with several of our professional sports teams in the Atlanta area. He does great work. Martha in Stockbridge, GA **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am having a partial knee replacement on the 27th of this month. I was going to have a total but I have been reading about partials and went to a doctor that has done ton of partials (and never had one fail). I want my surgery to be as minimally invasive as can have it. And I only need a partial. Will let you know how it goes after the 27th :} Debbie > > I am pretty sure I am heading for a partial knee replacement > Has anyone gone through this? Would appreciate any insight, history > advice. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Debbie, thanks and good luck. may I ask who the Dr. is and what reading you have been doing on this procedure? I would like to study up as well. My initial search is indicating it's for lighter people who are not very active. I am the opposite. > > > > I am pretty sure I am heading for a partial knee replacement > > Has anyone gone through this? Would appreciate any insight, history > > advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 My doctor is in Georgia, where I live and I have been reading on the internet about partials. I just did a search and got success stories, etc. I am overweight and not active for the past 4 years,since I have had a knee problem. I am hoping after my surgery to become more active and loose this weight I have gained. I used to bike ride long distances but have had to give it up for the past 4 years. I am looking forward to doing this again. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 hi deb even though i m having promblems with my partial i had put in in jan 2008 i still am more active than i was and lost 28 pds so far!!!!!! Kim From: ddobbs2008 <debbied1923@...> Subject: Re: Partial knee replacement Joint Replacement Date: Monday, August 4, 2008, 8:07 PM My doctor is in Georgia, where I live and I have been reading on the internet about partials. I just did a search and got success stories, etc. I am overweight and not active for the past 4 years,since I have had a knee problem. I am hoping after my surgery to become more active and loose this weight I have gained. I used to bike ride long distances but have had to give it up for the past 4 years. I am looking forward to doing this again. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 My husband was scheduled for a partial knee replacement in July 2007 - when the surgeon got in there, he decided that while some things didn't show on MRI, my husband would not be happy with just a partial, so he converted the surgery to a total. We were so happy he did this - much better than having to go back in any time soon! Maybe one thing to discuss with surgeons is HOW they make the last minute decision to switch from a partial to a total. We never discussed that - were lucky, but I am thinking it might be a worthy discussion topic. Good luck to all of you with recent knee surgeries. I am 7 weeks out from left THR and doing well - started outpatient PT today and I doubt I'll continue beyond 2 weeks - doing well, in other words! Take care all, Betsy(LTHR 6/17 From: kimberly houghton Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 4:46 PM Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Re: Partial knee replacement I beleive that...That's what happened to me i guess now they say i need a total why didnt the y do it when they were in their and fixing it...you wonder..we are the ones who have to go through the pain and rehab....But, the docs feel less is better to keep your most of your knee, cause they only replace them 2 times then your left with it the way it is...i guess kik From: Torrey <don_torrey@...> Subject: Re: Re: Partial knee replacement Joint Replacement Date: Monday, August 4, 2008, 8:29 AM Thanks Don Torrey don_torrey (DOT) com [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: Partial knee replacement I asked about that before I had my knee done. My doctor told me that there are three areas that go bad and need this kind of procedure whether total or partial. The first is the left side of the joint the other is the right side and the third is the knee cap. In my case I had problems with the right side knee and knee cap. That is two of the three and a total is want is needed. He also said he did not think much of partials because more surgery could or would be needed later if one of the other two was needed. When you have major engine work on say the head of your car. You replace the valve springs even if they are OK. Same with this kind of an operation. If you are going to have it done go all the way not half or partial. Kind of made sense but everyone should make that decision him or herself. Don > > I am pretty sure I am heading for a partial knee replacement > Has anyone gone through this? Would appreciate any insight, history > advice. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm having as TKR next week. My doctor said that for me I wouldn't have as much range of motion with a partial. I have a pretty good range of motion at this point so I don't want it to get worse. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Partial Knee Replacement I am due for a knee replacement and am interested in a partial as it can have some significant advantages- smaller incision, less muscle/ligament damage etc. I have consulted a surgeon and he advised against it. I found out later that he had stopped doing them as revisions were not as successful as total knee replacements done initially. Has anyone any experience with Partial Knee replacements please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 My girlfriend had a full knee on one side, a year later had a partial knee the other, and its already failed in 5 years where as the full knee is still going strong. She now has had to have the partial re-done into a full knee.   mary.waspe@... OSA member since 04/2002 OSA SAM 01/2004 photo's at jessoph0309.myphotoalbum.com blog:- http://mary-museum.blogspot.com/ design for About Art Accents., -- Partial Knee Replacement I am due for a knee replacement and am interested in a partial as it can have some significant advantages- smaller incision, less muscle/ligament damage etc. I have consulted a surgeon and he advised against it. I found out later that he had stopped doing them as revisions were not as successful as total knee replacements done initially. Has anyone any experience with Partial Knee replacements please? ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.