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knee replacement experiences
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:29 pm
Family member having to get one.
How much time off work needed?
Any insight on expectation?
How much time off work needed?
Any insight on expectation?
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:31 pm to Bayou
If they happen to score a Kenyan knee, prepare to walk in circles.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:39 pm to Bayou
It is a long recovery, first two weeks are incredibly hard and painful. PT is absolutely no fun, but dont skip, and tgey need to work as hard as they can with home excercises (no shortcuts) and PT to get full ROM back.....They need to take a painpill before they go to PT.
Whoever it is will be off of work for a number if weeks.
All that said, very worth it if they were in serious pain or had mobility issues before.
Good luck
Whoever it is will be off of work for a number if weeks.
All that said, very worth it if they were in serious pain or had mobility issues before.
Good luck
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:42 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Seniors I play golf with return to playing within 8 weeks.
Agree with other poster about following through religiously with PT. There are no shortcuts.
Agree with other poster about following through religiously with PT. There are no shortcuts.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:48 pm to Bayou
My dad had a bad experience. They burned up 2 bone saws cutting his leg bone. Took 6 hours and he ended up with a pulmonary embolism the day after. Lucky he was doing PT at the time right next to the ER. Only thing that saved him.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:54 pm to Bayou
It all depends on the individual. My wife (no pics) had a full replacement 2 years ago. Recovery was pretty quick. Tell them to buy the small igloo type cooler with a circulation pump for cold water. Does wonders for the pain.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:56 pm to lsufan1971
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Took 6 hours and he ended up with a pulmonary embolism the day after.
My wife had one the same day after the procedure.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 7:58 pm to Bayou
I'm at 4 months after my replacement, for me it's a slow process. As others have said therapy is a must. If they give you exercise to do at home do them. Ultimate goal is being able to straighten the knee. If you don't you will walk with a bit of a limp.
My progress wasn't fast enough for my doctor so he prescribed this splint. I wear it 3 times a day for 45 minutes a session. It forces the knee down, trying to straighten it out.
My progress wasn't fast enough for my doctor so he prescribed this splint. I wear it 3 times a day for 45 minutes a session. It forces the knee down, trying to straighten it out.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:05 pm to dblwall
What led you to needing a replacement? Were you a runner?
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:11 pm to Bayou
My Dad had a knee replacement about 30 years ago. Friend of mine had one about 15 years ago. Neighbor across the street had one a year ago.
Every time it was a 6 week recovery. Two weeks in a recliner icing it down. Will move some just to avoid being sedentary (and making sure your plumbing still works). Keep increasing movement gradually each day, and after 6 weeks you would be able to resume normal activities, or at least ease back into them. Or at the very least, much less pain than before. Good luck +
* RESULTS MAY VARY. Nothing is guaranteed. But if there are no complications, and you follow the doctors, nurses, and PT's instructions -- after 6 weeks you should be able to resume normal activities with no more knee pain.
Every time it was a 6 week recovery. Two weeks in a recliner icing it down. Will move some just to avoid being sedentary (and making sure your plumbing still works). Keep increasing movement gradually each day, and after 6 weeks you would be able to resume normal activities, or at least ease back into them. Or at the very least, much less pain than before. Good luck +
* RESULTS MAY VARY. Nothing is guaranteed. But if there are no complications, and you follow the doctors, nurses, and PT's instructions -- after 6 weeks you should be able to resume normal activities with no more knee pain.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:22 pm to Bayou
My grandmother had a knee replacement 20 years ago. It seemed to not be too bad on her pain-wise. However, she didn’t cooperate on the PT and never walked correctly again. She was in no pain once the healing had occurred, but she shuffled her feet when she walked for the rest of her life.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:23 pm to Bayou
I saw a guy I know yesterday who had one about 5-6 weeks back. He is in his 80s and was walking around pretty good. He said he had 3 PT appointments remaining but may have to extend for a few more.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:23 pm to Spankum
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. It helps form an idea of what to expect.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:26 pm to Bayou
My dad had his knee done about a year after his hip and I think it was the knee that he said was miserable. The hip wasn’t a big deal for him.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 8:37 pm to PGAOLDBAWNevahBroke
No just played lots of sports over the years. Had my hip replaced on the same side 1 year ago.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 9:15 pm to Bayou
It all depends on a on what job they are trying to go back to. On their feet all day, prob 4-6 mos. Sitting at a desk. 6-8 weeks.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 9:20 pm to PGAOLDBAWNevahBroke
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What led you to needing a replacement? Were you a runner?
Believe the running equals knee issues theory has been debunked
Posted on 10/13/26 at 9:20 pm to Bayou
A big tip….have your family member use a rope with a loop on the end to raise the leg with his foot in the loop to get into bed, couch, car, etc.
I made one for my wife when she had her knee replacement and it was a godsend. I made this same suggestion to family members and friends and they thanked me later for it.
I made one for my wife when she had her knee replacement and it was a godsend. I made this same suggestion to family members and friends and they thanked me later for it.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 10:18 pm to Bayou
I’ve never had one myself. But biggest regret I’ve heard is people waiting too long to do it. Recovery gets harder the older you are. What might be no big deal at 70 can be a huge challenge at 80. So, not much help for you, but maybe that’ll help someone here.
This post was edited on 10/13/26 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 10/13/26 at 10:45 pm to Shorts Guy
Never too late. My mother had her first one done at 84 and 4 months later had the other one done. I had one done 3 months ago and I had no pain. Pretty much back to normal activities in 4 weeks. I had heard all the horror stories and couldn’t believe how easy it’s been. I did have a nerve block and my ortho prescribes Journavx for pain and steroid pills. Planning on having the other knee done as soon as my doctor gives the go ahead. His nurse told me he’s done a knee replacement on a 92 year old.
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