Re: Has anyone with CMT had knee replacement?

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark,

I had a total knee replacement 2 years ago with no problems. I am sure everyone

is different and it would depend on how much muscle you have left around the

knee joint to hold it in place. I would try and find a doctor who has done knee

replacements on CMT patients so he knows how they rehabilitated after surgery.

We are all so different in our progressions and what might work for me might not

work for you.? I know I am scared as I get progressively worse that it will

effect the knee replacement but I try and not think about it and will cross that

bridge when it happens.

Betty

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark,

I had aboth knees replaced in February 2008. If you would like to e-mail me

directly you may at patkiss@...

The surgery was extremely successful. I am doing things I haven't been able to

do for years like kayaking, elliptical glide, pilates, etc. Go for it!

Penny

[Guest guest]

I had a total right knee replacement several years ago and had no ill

effects.

[Guest guest]

Thank you Betty for your help

[Guest guest]

Hello Mark F,

I was told I could not have a knee replacement as the muscle was not

stronger enought to hold the knee etc.

Jill x

[Guest guest]

Mark F,

I had my right knee successfully replaced about 8 years ago.  The importnt thing

is to do the PT exercises faithfully after surgery. I found that part to be

arduous and painful, but I'm glad I stuck with it, because now I have good range

of motion and no knee pain.

I say go for it. Good luck. Enjoy some good books or movies while you're

healing.

Be kind. Everyone you meet is struggling with something

Ruth

[Guest guest]

That's what my 65 year old sister was told. That or the other muscles

may not be strong enough to support her through rehab.She is going to

Cleveland Clinic for a better evaluation.

Even for people without CMT there are no guarantees that a joint

replacement will be 100% successful, though most people have good

outcomes, especially if they work hard in PT.

[Guest guest]

Mark,

Yes, I just had my knee done July 15, it was the best thing I have done for

myself, the healing process was wonderful I now walk at least 1/2 MILE NIGHTLY I

encourage you to go ahead with the operation ASAP.

Joyce