Viking Warrior Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Anybody have or know somebody who has total or partial knee replacement surgery Im in line to have it done and would like to hear from people about how they felt after having it done. has it improved your life are you more active/ I want to make sure i am making the right decsion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Just had a partial done, two months ago, at the Spire, by Professor Barrett. He is a top guy in all sense of the word. Walking fine now, was off work for six weeks only. Interesting link here.. http://www.kneesurgeryuk.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acersaint Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Had a total knee replacement last December. Prior to op was in agony if I walked a distance plus I was getting backache and I was walking crookedly as my body tried to compensate. I now don't have any pain apart from occasional twinge and I am walking upright again BUT be warned :- for 3/4 weeks after the op you will wish you never had it done. I spent several nights sat in a chair with my leg up as bed was too painful. But definitely worth doing if your knee is bad. GOOD LUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 My mum had one recently. I would observe that it can be painful, you have to work hard to get up and about, and depending on which hospital, the after care can be a little chaotic so take control if you feel you are being poorly nursed. After four months she is walking better than she has for years and the alternative is that your current knee slowly falls apart and the operation is forced upon you rather than you taking the decision when you want to. The surgeon plays up the negative aspects and tells you that it is a major op, which it is. They don't like to sell you the idea that it will improve your life in case it doesn't, but given the choice of a failing knee that is ****ing you off or a chance of inmproved mobility its a no brainer. Good luck, be prepared for hard work, but the benefits are there if you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 My other half had half knee replacements in both knees at the same time last year. She was playing tennis again in six weeks. free of pain now, well worth the initial discomfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Anybody have or know somebody who has total or partial knee replacement surgery Im in line to have it done and would like to hear from people about how they felt after having it done. has it improved your life are you more active/ I want to make sure i am making the right decsion. Good luck. It doesn't sound a very pleasant prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Just had a partial done, two months ago, at the Spire, by Professor Barrett. He is a top guy in all sense of the word. Walking fine now, was off work for six weeks only. Interesting link here.. http://www.kneesurgeryuk.com/ Prof David Barrett is one of the world's top knee surgeons and is based in Southampton where he divides his time between NHS and private practice. Viking should ask for him. My dad had one knee replaced 10 years ago by Barrett and had to follow a demanding rehab programme to get full manouverability back which took three months. Because Barrett was pioneering a new technique my dad is on his research programme and goes back each year to have the knee assessed to see how the surgery is standing up. At the moment there is no degradation at all in the replaced knee. As a result of being on the research programme Barrett will be fixing Dad's other knee later this year with a less drastic operation. My dad has utter faith in Barrett because of how successful the first op was and would recommend knee surgery to anyone to get back their quality of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 13 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Thanks all, I have all but made my decison and the answer is to have it done now and not intend to wait 10 or 15 years when I will end up unable to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Professor Barrett did my knee re build 9 years ago and i still ski off piste every year. If it was not for him i would be a cripple now. The guy is a hero and works wonders in the NHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 My mum had one done about 3/4 years ago, due to arthritis. For the first few weeks it was quite painful for her. You will have to make yourself make it work, do your exercises/re-hab etc. It has been more than worth the few weeks pain & effort as she is quite mobile now since having it done. Also my sister has had it done about 6/8 weeks ago & is just starting to get back to full mobility. She was walking without a stick when I saw her last week & well on the mend. If you decide to have it done then I hope it all goes alright for you & you make a good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbul Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 My Father-in-law has had both his done. The positive improvement to his quality of life is immeasurable. But I echo the comments of everyone else here, it took him a couple of months to get fully mobile again. But now he is there's no stopping him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 13 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 13 July, 2011 What age are all the people mentioned who have had partial or full knee replacements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Me...57. Just to say, I waited and waited, had a clean out 3 years ago, but decided to take the plunge when, walking half a mile had me limping along like a drunkard. I have to say, that the knee I had done, is stronger that the other one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 i am 25 and staring down the barrell of full replacement......Snapped ACL (fixed with patella graft, btw) then tore cartilage and when they fixed it they said it had 'signs of arthritis' and could need some 'serious work' within 10 years or so, been pretty painful every since (hurts like hell for days after 18 holes) Still playing football mind, reckon i need to do as much as possible now because soon i wont be able to do anything! Smirking_Saint also is a young cripple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Interesting to read all this because I reckon I'll be a customer soon Snapped medial ligament (stitched back together) and ACL 'hanging by a thread' says my orthopod, due to a skiing accident some years ago. However, I carried on with my dance exercises, particularly quad strengthening and abductor / aductor work and, so far, so good. Although my knees are a good weather forecaster. Good luck Viking and let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 I'd imagine that most of the main board posters will be requiring knee replacements in the not too distant future, giving the amount of reflex action their knees have had over the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Pedro Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 The Mrs had no cartlidge behind the kneecaps (so had bone rubbing against bone when she walked) - had a micro fracture op (drill holes in thekneecap to make it bleed into the cavity & form type of cartlidge) in Jan and still not fully recovered (4 months off work). Had it done here : http://www.hampshireknee.co.uk/ Now she's thinking about a MACI op. Whatever you do, think about the repurcussions before you go for it - there'll be no turning back (no pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebomb Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 Father-in-law had both done at different times, the second with an epidural so was awake! Due to heart problems. He is OK but still not perfect but he was encouraged to join a patients group after so that he could talk to prospective patients like you. Worth checking if your hospital has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 (edited) Anybody have or know somebody who has total or partial knee replacement surgery Im in line to have it done and would like to hear from people about how they felt after having it done. has it improved your life are you more active/ I want to make sure i am making the right decsion. My old dear had a half knee (I think it's called an oxford) and a full knee. From being in pain and having to walk with a stick she's spritely and walks unaided and has no pain (apart from other areas affected by arthritis). It will be painful and you will need to listen to what the doctors tell you. Once you've had it done you've got to get it working and push yourself. If you don't do this then it won't be as effective. My advice is get it done and your quality of life will vastly improve. Edited 13 July, 2011 by dune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbul Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 What age are all the people mentioned who have had partial or full knee replacements? The FiL was in his late 70s.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acersaint Posted 13 July, 2011 Share Posted 13 July, 2011 I am 59. Had a cleanout last August to try and put off replacemant for a few years but when they went in they found knee was too badly eroded by arthritis so had knee replacement in December. Glad now that I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 14 July, 2011 Share Posted 14 July, 2011 I am 52 and had 4 arthroscopies carried out by Barratt - was all fine but then in the end I was in agony with bone against bone and could hardly walk or play golf. I went to see a new surgeon recommended to me at The Spire called Chapman-Sheath who is fantastic. He gave me several options on what can be done and I had a partial replacement called a zimmer. Its amazing...I can now run a bit, golf, cricket, tennis....all in moderation of course. The first 6 weeks are painful but its changed my life for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 14 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 14 July, 2011 Thank you all who have commented, Its good to have sensible comments, even stain made me laugh. I am looking at all the different types unfortunatley I do not have access to Mr barret or chapman Sheath. I will try and get the latest techinque and prostheisis put in. Like you Ron I have bone on bone and its painful and have trouble getting up from a chair or going upstairs etc as left knee is useless. And thank you for your PM Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 14 July, 2011 Share Posted 14 July, 2011 Viking Go to your doctor and ask if they do choose and book. This means you can get it done in a Private Hospital like Spire/Nuffield on NHS. Or you may be able to get seen in the NHS hospital with either Barratt or Philip Chapman-Sheath. We did this for my mum who had a hip replacement and the wait was 18 months - she got it done on c8b in 3 when the doctor saw how bad she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 14 July, 2011 Share Posted 14 July, 2011 I had ACL replacement by a guy called Klaus Hilt at New Hall in Salisbury (paid for by NHS due to massive waiting lists at time) and apparently he was also working with the German F.A as a lower limb specialist. Left me with a nasty scar but have been told by consultants since that the ACL is 'rock solid' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 14 July, 2011 Share Posted 14 July, 2011 Had my ACL done after a pretty nasty tackle, and then after my dad told me to jog it off and re-twisting the bugger 2 minutes later. I avoided the surgery for months and carried on playing on it. After getting nagged into it I can only recommend getting it done asap as I dont even notice it now and feels stronger than ever. Im 22 and had it done a couple of years ago. Dont want glass knees for the rest of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 14 July, 2011 Share Posted 14 July, 2011 Mike, A mate of mine had his knee replaced 5 weeks ago. He had considerable discomfort for about a month, his knee is swollen and numb (can't feel bed clothes on it) but he was out last Saturday with me riding on my golf cart and carefully walking about without a stick. He is determined and follows the exercise regime and is now looking forward. I will check with him to see who did it at Southampton General and pm you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusaldo Posted 15 July, 2011 Share Posted 15 July, 2011 I had a full replacemnet done 4 years ago, im training for the great south run and i was back playing football within a year of having it, its definatly worth having, i still get some discomfort from it from time to time but it never lasts for more than a few hours. i didnt really have the choice to have it or not as it had to be done, however if i had the choice id have gone with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 15 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 15 July, 2011 I was speaking to some people up here and the are not complimentary about the surgeons in Aberdeen. I will speak to the consultant and see if I can get it doen in southampton. then I can convalesce with my sister and saints and fellow posters I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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