Guest guest Posted January 21, 2002 Report Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hi Amy, In 1998, between June 30 and September 25, I had both double hip and double knee replacement surgeries due to psoriatic arthritis. Since I had so many operations so close together, it took me until January 25, 1999, before I could walk up a flight of steps to my second floor bedroom. Now, I can walk unassisted within my home, but I use a walker when traveling outside. I am a 58 year old man who lives in Washington, DC. If you have any more questions, I will try to answer them. Sincerely, Bill in DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2002 Report Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hi Amy, I have had total knee replacement surgery on both of my knees, I too was scared to death the first one I had done so, heres what I did....I ask lots of questions about it and then when they did the surgery...I told them I'd rather stay grogged but not go completly out so, I could let them know if I could feel it at all and to just know what was going on. afterward...I must say it CAN be pretty painfull but, it's good to move the knee as soon as possible so you won't loose the movement in it. they do better than shoulder replacements do ( so I'm told) and mine are doing well so far. it's scarry but worth it. hang tough and I'll be here for you to talk to when ever you need me. good luck , R. P.S. that goes for every one in this group...I love the info that I get and helping you peoples out when I can. --- Amy742@... wrote: > Has anyone out there had knee surgery, either to > clean out the damaged catilage or knee replacement? > My doctor warned me that it looked like I was headed > towards knee surgery. I had a spontaneous tear two > years ago at which time an MRI showed a great deal > of deterioration in the joint and I knew it was only > a matter of time. > > The thought of surgery scares me, but anything has > got to be better than the pain I am in now. I would > love to hear from some of you who have been through > this before. > > Amy > > ===== Image by FlamingText.com __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2002 Report Share Posted January 22, 2002 Thanks to those who have replied. I know that I am not a candidate for a total knee replacement at this time since I am still in my twenties. I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can before my next rhuemy visit. My right knee gave out on me a little over a week ago and I am using crutches and pain killers so that I can make through until my appointment on the 29th. The bad thing about most rhuemies is that they are are so busy that you can't always get in to see them when you need it the most. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 My knee surgeon is the best Columbia Presbyterian in NYC has to offer and he says that I will be in hospital for three days, on crutches for three weeks, with physical therapy starting ASAP. The PA had started to invade the injured patella with the tendons getting so inflamed that you could hear the crunching across the room if I vent the knee at all, or if I attempted to go up any stairs. It will be an open knee surgery to move the patella back into position. Thanks for all the prayers and support, group founder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Sherry, I had a TKR in Sept 03. What can I do for you? Sheila. In Joint Replacement , " sherrytsherryt " <sherrytsherryt@y...> wrote: > > > I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement surgeries > between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi I had a TKR in Dec. 2002 How may I help you? Nikki From: sherrytsherryt [mailto:sherrytsherryt@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 8:36 PMJoint Replacement Subject: knee surgery I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement surgeries between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 > > > I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement surgeries > between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 I had a TKR in July 2003. Valeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Valeri, I had my total Knee replacement Nov.23,2002 if you have any questions I be glad to answer them I also had a total Hip replacement in April 12,2000. Well you have nice day. Susie -------------- Original message -------------- > > > > > > > > > I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement surgeries > > between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 > > I had a TKR in July 2003. > > Valeri > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Nikki , I had a Knee replacement done on 11-23-2002 and I'm 62 I still have to use a cane I also had a Hip replacement 4-12-2000 which I wish I never had because I think I would be must better off because my knee isn't that bad I can bend it and lift my leg up I still do my execises and I feel my hip a lot when I do the execises it hurts. How are you doing? Well you have a nice day. Susie -------------- Original message -------------- Hi I had a TKR in Dec. 2002 How may I help you? Nikki From: sherrytsherryt [mailto:sherrytsherryt@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 8:36 PMJoint Replacement Subject: knee surgery I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement surgeries between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi Sheila, My Father-in-law had knee replacement in Feb 02 and has had some problems with his knee since then. I was talking to someone on line a while back and they informed me there was a law suit filed for people that had knee surgery between Feb 02 and Sept 03 dealing with total knee replacement with the cement less procedure. I'm not sure at this point if my father in law had that type of procedure. I'm looing into it and was given a website to look into to see if he fell into this category for the lawsuit. Have you heard of this lawsuit or know of anyone that has. And if you have, what can you tell me about it? The website I was told to look on is: http://totalkneereplacement.info/ This site explains details and complications of the cement less procedure. Thanks in advance for any information or help. Sherry. > > > > > > I'm trying to find people that had total knee replacement > surgeries > > between Feb 2002 and Sept 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 >Hi, Thank you for replying...I have not been getting my emails because of a bouncing problem...I had a question though..what exactly did they do to your knee ..my ortho told me I would have a long recovery(approx a month) becasue he is haveing to shae on the bone and clean out my knee..He said he will be doing more than he would normally do for this type of surgery..but your words are very encouraging!!! Thanks for writing!! Vickey > > > > > [Editor's Note: , glad to hear things are going so well for you. Thanks for helping others who are faced with this decision. Kathy F.] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Dear all, Â I would like to know your opinion about a surgery recommended by a reputed orthopedic surgeon in India, for me as I have walking difficulty due to abnormal gait and high knee hyperextension. While walking, my knees come closer to each other (Valgus knee). He has also suggested that after the surgery I will have to use knee bases with my AFOs which I'm using for last 25 years. Â Surgery details are as follows: Â Adv: Surgery followed by knee brace (supracondylar osteotomy) varus flexion to correct the mechanical Axis. Â Please let me know your views. What are the chances of improvement of gait after this surgery? What are the risk factors? Do you have any recommendations? Â Thanks & Regards, Â - Leena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I think it's SOP to take a blood thinner for several weeks after a joint replacement. I took coumadin by pill, though I did a shot of something else before I left the hospital. Then you're switched over to aspirin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I took the shots. wasn't a month tho,, more like 2 weeks.. didn't need to get tested like when you are on cumiden.. did bruise some on the stomach but really didn't hurt to do it.. guess I had to much stomach fat.. :-) Donna M LTKR 10/2010 one year this month, YEAH !! RTKR 2/2011 > My schedule date is Oct 27th. I have has my pre surgical and everything is great. I will be in hosp for 4 days and maybe home. I havent yet decieded on rehab. > did any of you have to take shots for a month for blood clots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 All the same here. With my pill version test your blood regularly at specified day to day intervals for x period of tme so they know if your appropriate dosage is to remain the same or if to be increased or decreased. L > > I think it's SOP to take a blood thinner for several weeks after a joint replacement. I took coumadin by pill, though I did a shot of something else before I left the hospital. Then you're switched over to aspirin. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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