Knee replacements

I highly advise you speak with an orthopedic surgeon. Talk with a few of them if you want.

Look up Matt Vincent on youtube. He just had a knee replaced and has been documenting his surgery/recovery

Consider less invasive interventions first like physical therapy, etc. You may eventually need it, but not at the moment.

Thing about TKRs is that a shite ton who get them are overweight. Which somewhat defeats the purpose. If you get one, you also need to make life style changes if you happen to be over weight.

Have you heard of the mako robot? Mascona is always talking about it

Couple of things. There is very limited research on stem cells. If you want to go that route I would have an ortho surgeon look at your X-ray first. You need limited OA for that to be an option. It’s a cash business (several thousand dollars out of pocket) and those giving them are often not specialist. The infection rate for total knees ranges btw 1-2% depending on the location but if you are in that 1-2% it is life altering. That being said it is a very successful surgery for pain control but it’s a mechanical device and is not going to make your knee feel like it did when you were 25. Having appropriate expectations is part of your outcome. Also about 1/10 patients aren’t satisfied

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Thing about TKRs is that a shite ton who get them are overweight.

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I’m a CRNA and can confirm that probably 90% of the people getting them are overweight. Not surprising if you think about it. Imagine carrying around 1 or 2 40# sacks of corn every time you are standing/walking. Just more wear and tear.

I haven’t seen anyone use the MAKO for a TKR, only a partial knee or a hip replacement.