[Kizzy]

I have an appointment with a consultant tomorrow as I need a knee replacement. Over the last 2 years it's totally gone
I'm a bit worried has anyone had this?

[The Slim Reaper]

Both my folks have had their knees done.

My ma hasn't had any problems, but my da's was done 2 days before the very first lockdown, so wasn't given the follow ups and physio rehab and has had problems with his ever since.

All that time spent on your knees finally coming back to haunt you?

[Toy Soldier]

I haven't although it's likely my shoulder will need done at some point, it's been a problem forever (cracked the socket aged 15, it healed slightly "too big" so dislocates easily and will probably deteriorate more at some point). Also still likely to need my ankle fused at some point .

A friend of mine had both knees done really young (about 22) and is likely to need them replaced a few times over her lifespan.

As Slim says, the physio/rehab being good is as important as the operation going well, if not moreso... and takes some discipline to keep it going properly. I've had physio exercises for my foot since October, I do them most days but honestly not as often as I should, and if I neglect it even for a day I end up with pain/discomfort (above and beyond the usual).

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Both my folks have had their knees done.

My ma hasn't had any problems, but my da's was done 2 days before the very first lockdown, so wasn't given the follow ups and physio rehab and has had problems with his ever since.

All that time spent on your knees finally coming back to haunt you?

Haha yep! The medical term is 'slut drop knee' aw poor dad I'm not looking forward to the physio. I'm in my 40s ( just) so a bit young for a knackered joint. I'm just special I guess ...

[Cherie]

A few of my relative have had it done, one of my Mums cousin twice as they wear out after a number of years...10 or so I think

as others have said the physio is the most important bit and you will be out of bed the day after the op ....walking around...with a crutch

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I haven't although it's likely my shoulder will need done at some point, it's been a problem forever (cracked the socket aged 15, it healed slightly "too big" so dislocates easily and will probably deteriorate more at some point). Also still likely to need my ankle fused at some point .

A friend of mine had both knees done really young (about 22) and is likely to need them replaced a few times over her lifespan.

As Slim says, the physio/rehab being good is as important as the operation going well, if not moreso... and takes some discipline to keep it going properly. I've had physio exercises for my foot since October, I do them most days but honestly not as often as I should, and if I neglect it even for a day I end up with pain/discomfort (above and beyond the usual).

Aw poor lass, it it due to hypermobility? That can make your joints lax. Why would they fuse your ankle, won't you have a very pronounced limp then and that impact on other joints?
My ex had a shoulder that could dislocate, I didn't see it happen but he said when it did it was very painful

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I'm in my 40s ( just) so a bit young for a knackered joint. I'm just special I guess ...

This is why I'm so pissed off about my foot injury... like you expect to deteriorate as you age, that's all part of life, but a completely messed up joint that restricts activity as 36?? It ****ing sux innit. I mean obviously I know people end up with far worse injuries / paralysed etc. and it's nowhere near that bad... but I didn't think I'd be going out for lunch with friends in my 30's and have to be asking them to "slow down a bit" because I can't hobble along fast enough. Meh.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Cherie

A few of my relative have had it done, one of my Mums cousin twice as they wear out after a number of years...10 or so I think

as others have said the physio is the most important bit and you will be out of bed the day after the op ....walking around...with a crutch

I think it's 20yrs.. don't want to go through this every 10yrs! :/

I can't wait to be fair, my sister and some people at work are always off walking here and there..lovely places and I'm soo pissed off I cant go!

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Why would they fuse your ankle, won't you have a very pronounced limp then and that impact on other joints?
My ex had a shoulder that could dislocate, I didn't see it happen but he said when it did it was very painful

I (tragically) fell right through a wooden decking while on holiday in the summer, TiBB was very worried about me it was all very sad, I don't think you were around .

Anyway, I have a complex foot fracture that pretty much always has crap outcomes even when spotted straight away - and mine wasn't spotted for 9+ weeks so the chance of a decent outcome is now pretty much zero. Consultant decided to hold off on surgery and give it 12 months before reassessing. Took about 5 months to be able to walk on it unaided but my weight distribution on it is bad (part of what the physio is addressing) and it aches constantly when I'm on my feet. Likely to have significant arthritis in the joint within 10 years even with surgery - and the only surgical option is permanent plates/fusion of the joint and bone graft.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I (tragically) fell right through a wooden decking while on holiday in the summer, TiBB was very worried about me it was all very sad, I don't think you were around .

Anyway, I have a complex foot fracture that pretty much always has crap outcomes even when spotted straight away - and mine wasn't spotted for 9+ weeks so the chance of a decent outcome is now pretty much zero. Consultant decided to hold off on surgery and give it 12 months before reassessing. Took about 5 months to be able to walk on it unaided but my weight distribution on it is bad (part of what the physio is addressing) and it aches constantly when I'm on my feet. Likely to have significant arthritis in the joint within 10 years even with surgery - and the only surgical option is permanent plates/fusion of the joint and bone graft.

Didn't you catch it on video?

Jeremy Beadle would have given you Ł250 for that footage.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Aw poor lass, it it due to hypermobility?

She was having pain and they discovered that she had basically zero cartilage in them, "reasons unknown" although could just be a birth defect that wasn't apparent until adulthood.

I think it did used to be 10 years between replacements, but the tech improves all the time and they last longer these days.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

This is why I'm so pissed off about my foot injury... like you expect to deteriorate as you age, that's all part of life, but a completely messed up joint that restricts activity as 36?? It ****ing sux innit. I mean obviously I know people end up with far worse injuries / paralysed etc. and it's nowhere near that bad... but I didn't think I'd be going out for lunch with friends in my 30's and have to be asking them to "slow down a bit" because I can't hobble along fast enough. Meh.

Aw, it's **** isn't it :/ shovelling naproxen in like smarties and hoping it doesn't burn through your stomach lining haha!
Keep bugging the docs if it's impacting on your life to such an extent. I wish I'd made more fuss before it got this bad, been hobbling about like a granny for over 2yrs.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Haha yep! The medical term is 'slut drop knee' aw poor dad I'm not looking forward to the physio. I'm in my 40s ( just) so a bit young for a knackered joint. I'm just special I guess ...

It's a process that you do have complete control over, you just have to force yourself through a lot of the pain and fully commit to rehab if you're going to do it.

Not many medical treatments that are in your own hands, so it's a reason to be positive and optimistic. Let us know how your appointment goes.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I (tragically) fell right through a wooden decking while on holiday in the summer, TiBB was very worried about me it was all very sad, I don't think you were around .

Anyway, I have a complex foot fracture that pretty much always has crap outcomes even when spotted straight away - and mine wasn't spotted for 9+ weeks so the chance of a decent outcome is now pretty much zero. Consultant decided to hold off on surgery and give it 12 months before reassessing. Took about 5 months to be able to walk on it unaided but my weight distribution on it is bad (part of what the physio is addressing) and it aches constantly when I'm on my feet. Likely to have significant arthritis in the joint within 10 years even with surgery - and the only surgical option is permanent plates/fusion of the joint and bone graft.

It's so odd a guy I work with has this same injury. He's 10yrs younger than you though. He said walking up and down stairs helps. Do you have to wear boots with decent ankle support?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

It's a process that you do have complete control over, you just have to force yourself through a lot of the pain and fully commit to rehab if you're going to do it.

Not many medical treatments that are in your own hands, so it's a reason to be positive and optimistic. Let us know how your appointment goes.

I will thanks .. I'm forcing myself out today, my son moved out so obviously I'm getting a cat

[LeatherTrumpet]

I thought this was a Redway medical thread at first

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

It's so odd a guy I work with has this same injury. He's 10yrs younger than you though. He said walking up and down stairs helps. Do you have to wear boots with decent ankle support?

Yeah, walking boots are now standard footwear . Apparently it used to be much more common ... because the main cause of it was "falling off a horse but your foot gets stuck". Used to happen a lot back when horses were used as cavalry, apparently, and in "frontier times".

Mine was caused by an Air BnB cottage with **** home-made decking. 21st century problems!

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I thought this was a Redway medical thread at first

So you're saying we need to get some good quality weed...

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

So you're saying we need to get some good quality weed...

apparently its a natural joint lubricant

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

So you're saying we need to get some good quality weed...

From Tiny Tim's Uncle Barry and Smackhead Steve

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I have an appointment with a consultant tomorrow as I need a knee replacement. Over the last 2 years it's totally gone
I'm a bit worried has anyone had this?

The man who runs one of the local shop had that done a couple of years ago he was fine and must better after he dead now

RIP

[glib]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I have an appointment with a consultant tomorrow as I need a knee replacement. Over the last 2 years it's totally gone
I'm a bit worried has anyone had this?

My old friend from primary school had this done, she was then confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, and sadly tumbled to the death after she mistook the steps at Sainsbury’s for an escalator

[Oliver_W]

Good luck Mrs Kizzleton - sometimes with new knees, they have to fully amputate the lower leg, in order to make sure the joint hinges correctly. But as long as you do the pre-surgery physio they won't need to

[Kizzy]

Gee thanks guys :/

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Gee thanks guys :/

Your welcome and good luck