01-15-2018, 06:53 AM
Blockedhead, your question is just about the time for me as well...
I'am facing L-knee replacement this year due to its wear caused by an ugly motorcycle accident in '71..., when we (I was a passenger), while passing one truck, got "stuck" between two tractor-trailers going in opposite direction with a speed of about 60 km/h each.
As a result, I suffered a double fracture to my left thigh and partial knee destruction + long lasting tissue infection.
It took almost 3 years out of my life, 4 operations total + some other side effects due to amount of taken antibiotics for prolonged time.
My knee doctor (not an orthopedic surgeon), who presently takes care of my knee says, that patients own satisfaction after knee replacement is only 55% versus 95% of hip replacement.
My physiotherapist says : MUST do exercise/muscle build up preparation BEFORE knee replacement...and of course after it if, I want sure and speedy recovery.
And my personal advise is:; ALWAYS believe in successful operation , rehabilitation leading to speedy & sure recovery !!
So, I wish you, others and soon myself GOOD LUCK and of course continuus
: forever and ever!!!, and never ever give up!!
Total, my body went through 6 operations, still working full time (retirement nearby) and brain is still within the specs =
Internet is a resourceful tool, so read about total knee replacement, preparation & recovery after.
Cheers,
pb
I'am facing L-knee replacement this year due to its wear caused by an ugly motorcycle accident in '71..., when we (I was a passenger), while passing one truck, got "stuck" between two tractor-trailers going in opposite direction with a speed of about 60 km/h each.
As a result, I suffered a double fracture to my left thigh and partial knee destruction + long lasting tissue infection.
It took almost 3 years out of my life, 4 operations total + some other side effects due to amount of taken antibiotics for prolonged time.
My knee doctor (not an orthopedic surgeon), who presently takes care of my knee says, that patients own satisfaction after knee replacement is only 55% versus 95% of hip replacement.
My physiotherapist says : MUST do exercise/muscle build up preparation BEFORE knee replacement...and of course after it if, I want sure and speedy recovery.
And my personal advise is:; ALWAYS believe in successful operation , rehabilitation leading to speedy & sure recovery !!
So, I wish you, others and soon myself GOOD LUCK and of course continuus
: forever and ever!!!, and never ever give up!!Total, my body went through 6 operations, still working full time (retirement nearby) and brain is still within the specs =
Internet is a resourceful tool, so read about total knee replacement, preparation & recovery after.
Cheers,
pb