I was out of bed the next day Sharke, hurt like crazy but had to move. They put me on a machine that bent the knee about 10 times a minute started at 45 degrees and worked up to 90 degrees, that machine was brilliant. I was on that machine 3 times a day for an hour each time.

Whatever happens keep moving, even if it hurts (which it does) it worth it. Do exactly as the physios tell you and dont be afraid to take the pain relief (I had endone and fentanil yeaaaahhhhh babbbbyyyyy) of my face for a few days.

Pic is of the machine

All the very best mate

Phil C wrote:

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I was out of bed the next day Sharke, hurt like crazy but had to move. They put me on a machine that bent the knee about 10 times a minute started at 45 degrees and worked up to 90 degrees, that machine was brilliant. I was on that machine 3 times a day for an hour each time.

Whatever happens keep moving, even if it hurts (which it does) it worth it. Do exactly as the physios tell you and dont be afraid to take the pain relief (I had endone and fentanil yeaaaahhhhh babbbbyyyyy) of my face for a few days.

Pic is of the machine

All the very best mate

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 Thank  Phil.

I did the knee damage about 30 years ago a bloody motor bike accident. Was in plaster for 4 months after plaster came off knee was locked up back into hospital for a manipulation then on the bending machine  for 36 hours. I sure was glad to get rid off the bending machine.

cheers

Jeff

-- Edited by Sharke on Sunday 31st of August 2014 06:08:51 PM

I had been aprehensive about having my knee done as I knew several who had not had a very good outcome, but now 18mths later I wonder what I was worried about. I did 6 weeks of exercise pre op and was up on crutches the next day doing my exercises.

I had 6 days in hospital and then a week in rehab. as I live on my own. By the time I went home on the 13 day post op I was walking unaided but used a walking stick when outside. I had 112% flexion on discharge. I was totally independent at home on my own I was driving the car ( Manuel) locally after 19 days with my Dr's approval. 

By the end of 2mths I was walking about 2 Kms almost every day and continued with my exercises.

Hi

Well I have had that and two hip operations. The same hip, it wore out after 16 years. Remember that happens  so don't overdo it !

From my experience do not leave it for too long. The op is no fun but not so bad either. Just get up and do the work asap. I was home in 5 days. Hospitals are only for sick people Then I just went out and walked. Physio also of course. Then I used the railway overbridge steps for practice till I could walk over and back without the handrails. I walk everday if possible.

My knee is still a bit stiff and the flexion is not ideal but so what, it works better than before. I think if I give up pulling motors out on my own etc then I will probably be better off. My wife thinks so anyway  

Jaahn

PS wife has had both knees done and is very happy with them, now years back.

How long do these knees last??

Hi Phil C. I had my right knee replaced 22 months ago and haven't looked back.

I get a little muscular tightness above and below the joint, but only when I have been doing heaven physical labour for a few hours. I am 58 so maybe that has a little to do with it, also the fact that I was physically active prior to retireing and still am.

if you are having any problems I would be seeing the doctor ASAP. Enjoy.

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I think from 15 to 25 years Cloak. My wife had both knees replaced at the same time 3 years ago. She had suffered for quite a few years with arthritis and the old school surgeon said come back in 10 years. She changed to a younger surgeon who said the replacement knees were so much better and he would do it immediately. She has never looked back. Glad we got a second opinion as those extra 10 years would have been hell for her AND me!!! 

Aussie Paul. 

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 Yeah thats what I was told as well. My surgeon said if I keep putting on weight the prothesis will wear out quicker.

Hi all;

       Well two years ago ( Aug 2012 ) i had my left hip replaced and a further 6 weeks off work. Took a bit of a while to get used to not been as able to do the things that i once could do ??. I was made redundant in May 2013 after 18.5 years with the same company.  Any way the wife and myself took our caravan and 4x4 up to Darwin, two days after finishing work , while we were away we discovered warmer weather, and the hot springs in Catherine and Madaranka, and lets not forget berry springs just south of Darwin, and Litchfield....that is a nother story, warm weather and hot springs and all of the pain and sorness off a 60 year body all this warmth and water took at least 20 years off me, look out wife !!!!!. 

And why do i right this now.....Well last week 22/08 i had my other hip replaced ( right one this time ) and are now at home recovering for a further 6~8 weeks this time. As for pain, not as bad as i can remember from the last time and all my pain management is panadean fort. So all good , for me at least.

So to all that are recovering take it easy or are thinking of having that hip or knee replacement, go for it. And don't look back. 

I have osteoarthritis in most of my joints, The right knee was so bad the bones were rubbing together causing a lot of pain and loss of mobility. It seems the layer of cartilage between the bones is eaten away and replaced by spurs and other nasties. Before the operation you could put a hand on my kneecap and feel and hear the crunching like a dirt road. Also popped a lot and made me stagger a few times as the knee let go.

Im lucky I guess as the Dept for Vets affairs has given me a gold card as most of these injuries were caused by my airforce service (climbing ladders, weight bearing when kneeling, crawling through aircraft wings and other assorted abuse).

My operation was done by a well respected orthopaedic surgeon called Matthew Liptak (ex Crows player), evidently he looks after a lot of high end sports people as well.

At this stage I have a hip replacement next February and the other knee some time there after... woo hoo

I find a TENS (transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulator) unit works well with back, hip and knee pain, its better than high end drugs at times, I was on fentanil patches, which meant I would have come up short on a drugs test.

For now Im doing OK, no major issues with the right knee but the hip and left knee slow me down a fair bit.

Last time I saw Liptak, he told me I would never run again, I guess the girls will all catch me now..

All in all its well worth the operation etc.

Safe travels

hi

I found partly by accident that accupuncture is just as effective as some other things for pain control. It also uses the Tens m/c on the needles.

 

Once you get used to the idea it's just so easy and no side effects. I say give it a try. Never thought I would but life is full of surprises. I have been using it on and off for nearly 20 years now. The doc plugs them in and I read a book for 20-30 minutes. Better than phiso etc

jaahn