bdhsfz6
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- Kubota MX5800 HST & L6060 HSTC Formerly L6060 HST B7100 HST, L2550, L3010 HST, L3430 HST
FWIW, I had both hips replaced 7 years ago by a highly rated surgical practice that does over 500 replacements a year. Both hips are doing fine with minimal limits on range of motion. I suspect this has something to do with my strict adherence to the physical therapy.I appreciate the advice. So far, the injection I had Monday is doing great !
If I end up with replacement, I'll most likely have to get someone to stay with me to help with the farm (feed cows, chickens, etc,) , as I'm single.
For now, we'll see how long this steroid shot last, as I really don't want a new knee. I'd rather keep my original equipment, if ya know what I mean LOL
I can some what remember my grandmother having hers replaces back in the 70's she lived to be 80 and never had a stroke.
I would hope the procedure is much easier now days than back then.
My left knee has been giving me trouble now for the last 2 years or so. The surgical practice that did my hips says I still have 30 to 40% of cartilage remaining and don't recommend replacement. The problem is likely a torn meniscus and, so far, has been treatable with injections. Endoscopic surgery is a possibility but the success rate is rather low. At my age, I'll likely never get to a bone on bone state so knee replacement may never be an option for me. Hopefully, the injections will continue to work.
Keep in mind, every case is different. The above is just my personal experience. The only real advice I can offer is to find a doctor with a great deal of experience and if replacement is necessary, one who uses robotic surgery.