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re: knee replacement experiences
Posted on 10/13/26 at 10:56 pm to Bayou
Posted on 10/13/26 at 10:56 pm to Bayou
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Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. It helps form an idea of what to expect.
You’re welcome! If you need more info let me know and I can ask my mom who was basically her caregiver at the time.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 11:01 pm to Bayou
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Scientists have identified a way to restore cartilage in aging knee joints, at least in mice, by blocking a protein whose levels rise with age. The approach not only reversed naturally occurring cartilage loss in older animals, but also protected mice from developing arthritis after knee injuries similar to ACL tears in people.
The findings also showed promise in human tissue. Cartilage samples collected during knee replacement surgeries responded to the treatment by beginning to produce new, functional cartilage.
Together, the results suggest that cartilage damaged by aging or arthritis may be more capable of repair than previously thought. If the strategy ultimately works in people, researchers believe it could potentially lead to an oral medicine or injection that regenerates cartilage and reduces the need for knee or hip replacement surgery.
Posted on 10/13/26 at 11:14 pm to dblwall
So you shave your legs? Guess we know now why you needed knee surgery.
Posted on 10/14/26 at 5:18 am to Bayou
I posted about mine on here last year, had mine in December. I was only off work for about 2 weeks, but I work from home so it was just the ability to get up and down stairs easily and then sit as long as I could tolerate.
For me, the first 2 weeks weren't too bad, on pain pills the entire time, when I started weaning off the pain meds things got worse. From weeks 3-6 I hardly slept and was just tired 24/7. I finally decided to take a pain pill at bed time and that helped.
At about 6 weeks I could finally sleep on my side, which improved my sleep greatly. After that, it was just doing all the exercises and not overdoing it.
Plan for the first 6 weeks to be the challenging time.
For me, the first 2 weeks weren't too bad, on pain pills the entire time, when I started weaning off the pain meds things got worse. From weeks 3-6 I hardly slept and was just tired 24/7. I finally decided to take a pain pill at bed time and that helped.
At about 6 weeks I could finally sleep on my side, which improved my sleep greatly. After that, it was just doing all the exercises and not overdoing it.
Plan for the first 6 weeks to be the challenging time.
Posted on 10/14/26 at 6:21 am to Bayou
I had one February 12. The only way I will have another one will be if it is life or death.
Everyone truly recovers differently.
I ran fever every evening starting around 5:00 for about a month. They said it was my body fighting against a foreign object in my body.
I had to have MUA ( manipulation under anesthesia) because I was barely able to bend my knee. It is still a struggle to put on pants, socks and shoes.
I did therapy religiously and after 5 months I stopped going because I was fed up with it all.
I totally regret having it and would not recommend it.
Everyone truly recovers differently.
I ran fever every evening starting around 5:00 for about a month. They said it was my body fighting against a foreign object in my body.
I had to have MUA ( manipulation under anesthesia) because I was barely able to bend my knee. It is still a struggle to put on pants, socks and shoes.
I did therapy religiously and after 5 months I stopped going because I was fed up with it all.
I totally regret having it and would not recommend it.
Posted on 10/14/26 at 7:36 am to Bayou
My left knee was replaced last November. It has changed my life for the better. I am going hiking in the mountains next week.
You will have pain for months as the soft tissues heal. Don’t stop walking or doing your exercises. One day the pain will stop. It will be a great day.
You will have pain for months as the soft tissues heal. Don’t stop walking or doing your exercises. One day the pain will stop. It will be a great day.
This post was edited on 10/14/26 at 7:39 am
Posted on 10/14/26 at 1:55 pm to Bayou
Had mine in Feb. this year. Recovery was no joke, physical terrorist are a necessary evil. I had a "sled" type machine the doctor had me get and it worked wonders. I understand not all doctors recommend this machine but I am glad mine did. Was able to exercise and get get my range of motion going while sitting in bed. I controlled the amount of range of motion.
Don't be scared of pain pills, stay ahead of the pain. Also take pain meds before PT. I learned this the hard way
Don't be scared of pain pills, stay ahead of the pain. Also take pain meds before PT. I learned this the hard way
Posted on 10/14/26 at 2:16 pm to Bayou
It's just as important to straighten the knee as it is to bend the knee.
Need to have PT set up the very next day after getting out of the hospital.
PT needs to be rigorous and thorough. If you do not do the exercises then scar tissue will build, and they will need to put you under again and rebend that knee to break up the scar tissue.
It was well worth it and everyone's recovery is different, but if they work hard they can get back to things sooner rather than later.
Ice machine that circulates cold water is magical. Home therapy is just as important if not more important.
They should administer a hip blocker right after the surgery that blocks any pain and you should use that to start working the knee. The Blocker wears off though. PT and you should work the scar from the surgery as well.
Need to have PT set up the very next day after getting out of the hospital.
PT needs to be rigorous and thorough. If you do not do the exercises then scar tissue will build, and they will need to put you under again and rebend that knee to break up the scar tissue.
It was well worth it and everyone's recovery is different, but if they work hard they can get back to things sooner rather than later.
Ice machine that circulates cold water is magical. Home therapy is just as important if not more important.
They should administer a hip blocker right after the surgery that blocks any pain and you should use that to start working the knee. The Blocker wears off though. PT and you should work the scar from the surgery as well.
This post was edited on 10/14/26 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 10/14/26 at 2:44 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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Family member having to get one
He mentioned one person having a knee replacement. What's up with all of the "Theys"?
Posted on 10/14/26 at 2:48 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
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small igloo type cooler
I second this. I had a shoulder replacement done one year ago and that thing helped me tremendously
Posted on 10/14/26 at 2:54 pm to Bayou
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Family member having to get one.
Had me worried.
I know tOT is getting old but not THAT old.
Posted on 10/14/26 at 3:08 pm to Bayou
Had right knee replaced back in 2021. It’s usually an outpatient surgery but mine was done late in the afternoon so I had to stay overnight. They had me up and walking later that night with a walker. When I walked for the for the first time after surgery it felt good and I had no pain. The nurse told me that the doctor uses some kind of medication during the surgery to help with the pain for the first few hours and it was masking the pain. She told me that when that it wore off it would be different. She wasn’t lying. As others have said you have to take your PT seriously. That wasn’t nice. Especially when I was lying down on my back the PT would push down on my knee. I had to lay there for a minute after that for the pain to subside. The surgery did help tremendously because my knee had gotten so bad that I had to wear a brace all the time before the surgery
Posted on 10/14/26 at 3:11 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
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My wife (no pics) had a full replacement
You could at least post knee pics.
Posted on 10/14/26 at 4:04 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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PT is absolutely no fun, but dont skip, and [they] need to work as hard as they can with home excercises (no shortcuts) and PT to get full ROM back.
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They need to take a painpill before they go to PT.
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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.
All precisely accurate based on my experience with having my right done in 2021.
I’d only add that keeping leg raised as much as possible combined with prodigious application of ice packs are both extremely helpful with swelling and pain.
My guess is six weeks out of commission depending on age, current physical condition, and diligence with PT.
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