Bad Knees

[Bird]

Yep, I know, Reg, but thanks anyway because it could have been bad had I not have known.

 

[Reg]

Yeah, I like a joke too, but...

Here's a BIG difference;
I weigh a little over 190 and (despite advancing years) can still dead lift 300.
My wife barely weighs 130 (now and still dropping).

If our roles were reversed there is NO WAY she would be able to lift me, though with some struggle she might be able to get me to my feet if I had furniture to cling to and climb up.

What I'm trying to say is it can be far more serious for the heavier partner to be on the floor with the weaker partner trying to help them up.
Going through a kneeling position to get up is all but unavoidable - - beyond some age and level of agility (-:
So it is WELL WORTH avoiding ever getting down there.


PS Between the right and left knee replacements I was able to get her into her kayak for a few gentle paddles around the local lake.
These were beach launches and basically I straddled the kayak to lower her in and lift her out.
Simple pleasures (-:

 

[Bird]

Did you try the BRACES.
I heard they works great while cycling or running.

I don't think I know just what braces you're talking about.

 

[heehaw]

since my last reply, my wife has gone thru a round of the synvisc shots, with no apparent relief, so she is scheduled to have her left knee replaced august 25: by the Dr that designed the new knee that you may have seen advertised for the last several months: we know several of his past patients, an they all have the same story: basicly saying it is so much better than it was prior to surgery: the Dr says her right knee "looks" worse than her left one: but the left one is in constant pain: so thats where they will start:
heehaw

 

[Bird]

I don't recall seeing any advertising for a new knee. So she has one that looks worse, but the other feels worse? About two and a half years ago I was having trouble with my left knee, hurt like a pinched nerve walking, and especially walking up strairs. But I basically just tried to ignore it, and sure enough, after a few months, it healed itself. So that's the reason I ignored this right knee for a year or so. But when I finally went to the doctor and they x-rayed the two together, the left one looks good, but not the right one. If you go to this website and watch the short video, that's what I'm supposed to be getting; don't know if that's the same as what your wife is getting or not. Anyway, she's going to be about 5 days ahead of me, and I wish her all the best luck with it.

 

[KENSFM]

Jack, which grease should I use, or should this question be in the Oil, Fuel & Lubricants forum?:laughing:

Bird,

You want to use knee grease, should be available at the same stores that carry elbow grease.

Take care,
Ken

 

[Bird]

Bird,

You want to use knee grease, should be available at the same stores that carry elbow grease.

Take care,
Ken

OOOOOKKKKKK.:laughing:

 

[jinman]

I don't recall seeing any advertising for a new knee.

I've seen the commercial several times recently. I'm not sure, but it may be a Stryker replacement knee. I do recall that they said it should last 30 years. I haven't paid close attention, but I did mention it to Kathy that about the time you posted this thread the commercial on TV started showing up.

 

[Bird]

Gosh, Jim, I don't have any expectation of me lasting 30 years.:laughing: I didn't ask the doctor, or the lady at the hospital, about a brand name. At that pre-admission education class, the lady had samples for people to examine and I think most were a bit surprised at how heavy those parts were.

 

[brin]

first of all Bird you will last 30 yrs...and if not you can always add the knee to your will and leave it to someone you expect will need the knee next...LOL

 

[Chuck52]

Gosh, Jim, I don't have any expectation of me lasting 30 years.:laughing: I didn't ask the doctor, or the lady at the hospital, about a brand name. At that pre-admission education class, the lady had samples for people to examine and I think most were a bit surprised at how heavy those parts were.

Bird,

That reminds me of a conversation a couple of our faculty had once. One older retired chemist, Norm, was dredging up the argument they'd had before he finally gave up his research lab space to his younger colleague, Dick. Seems like Norm had been very reluctant to completely let go of his space, and since he was Emeritus, he was allowed to keep it so long as he was actively pursuing research. The two of them had some pretty severe arguments about the definition of "actively pursuing research", and Dick really, really wanted Norm's space and everything in it. Lots of screaming and yelling at the time, from what I hear. However, the conversation I refer to was several years later, and Norm had long since really retired. Over coffee one morning, Norm was talking about his recent hip replacement and how well it had gone. Dick replied that he was happy to hear that because he was getting on in years and might need joint replacement himself at some point, whereupon Norm told him not to worry, that he was already planning to be cremated and had put in his will that Dick was to receive his hip.

Chuck

 

[Bird]

That sounds good, Chuck. I wonder if a used metal knee can be salvaged. I may be a little different from most folks, but I've told my wife and family to have me cremated or disposed of by the least expensive method they can find. But since I have a son-in-law who is a funeral director and manager of a funeral home, he ought to be able to remove those spare parts before there's any smoke damage, shouldn't he?:laughing:

 

[milkman]

Just had my first injection of Synvisc yesterday, was expecting the Doc to schedule scope surgery, but he thinks this might work. Didn't sleep much last night, hope this stuff kicks in soon. Like the looks of the chrome knee joint if it comes to that, just wish there was a way to put in a transparent view port, would be a hit at parties.

 

[Chuck52]

Norm claimed his hip was pure titanium and would make a really nice paperweight. I think his widow nixed his postmortem plans because Dick says he never got it.

Chuck

 

[sweettractors]

Just had my first injection of Synvisc yesterday, was expecting the Doc to schedule scope surgery, but he thinks this might work. Didn't sleep much last night, hope this stuff kicks in soon. Like the looks of the chrome knee joint if it comes to that, just wish there was a way to put in a transparent view port, would be a hit at parties.

After 15 years of scope surgery (6 times) injections (countless) My BIL finally got rid of the pain with a knee replacement at our local Glasgow, Ky hospital. He says he wishes he not waited so long. Ken Sweet

 

[MarkV]

After 15 years of scope surgery (6 times) injections (countless) My BIL finally got rid of the pain with a knee replacement at our local Glasgow, Ky hospital. He says he wishes he not waited so long. Ken Sweet

Ken I have several friends that vary in age from 45 to 85 that have had knee replacements and also say they wish they hadn't waited so long.

MarkV

 

[scoutcub]

Bird -

I've had both knees scoped, both for torn meniscus. Back to light jogging, my dreams of running a marathon pretty well gone.
My mom (82) had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago and says it hurts more now....but I believe the majority of people that have the surgery benefit from it.
When I was doing my PT after knee#2, the therapist had me walk a straight line several times, watching how I walk. He explained that I "pronate", or land on the outside of my foot and roll inwards....a very good possibility that either caused or aggravated the knee conditions.
I got a set of orthotics, basically shoe inserts that correct the way you land and walk on the feet. I can see and feel the difference....I used to wear the outside of all my shoes very quickly, now they're wearing evenly. Feels better as well.
Cortisone - had many shots in the elbows....(tendonitis) and 1 in the shoulder.....a quick fix, usually lasts 3- 4 months.
I guess everyone's body reacts to shots and surgery differently....
Good luck with it....!!

 

[heehaw]

the new knee my wife is getting was designed here in Little Rock: an as the advertisement says, suppose to last 30 years: but who knows..i am sure a lot of that is left up to how the user uses and abuses it.
heehaw

 

[Bird]

the new knee my wife is getting was designed here in Little Rock: an as the advertisement says, suppose to last 30 years: but who knows..i am sure a lot of that is left up to how the user uses and abuses it.
heehaw

Since I haven't seen the ad, and I'm not sure what brand of knee my surgeon uses, I wish I knew the brand name of that Arkansas knee. Maybe sometime this week, I'll find out the name of the one I'm getting.

 

[copndoc3]

I'm 62 and had both knees replaced this year, 3 months apart. First one was to replace the partial knee that the surgical cement had come loose and was causing the partial knee prostheses to wobble around causing lots of pain. The partial knee prostheses was removed and replaced with a full artificial knee, a "Striker Scorpion" model. That surgery was done in March of this year and post surgery I had 1 week of in-home PT and 4 Weeks of outpatient PT. After last day of PT, MD said your good to go and I rode my bicycle 16 miles the following day, Totally pain-free. Had the other knee done on 16 June, using the same MD who used the same model knee. I was released from 4 weeks PT on July 20 and did the same bicycle ride on July 25. Doc said I did better than most cause I was driven to get better quicker, but he said everybody is different.

I guess the shots and other "band-aids" are just putting the inevitable off, getting the surgery and replace the bad components with new components.

Good Luck with your choice, if you need any further advise, just ask.