Bone on Bone Knee Pain - Senior Citizen--Any hope?
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Hi,
My mother is almost 89 years old...BUT was very active...driving, shopping, cooking, taking care of my father. She always had on and off pain in one knee. She went to get a "gel shot" and it made her 10x worse! That was over a half year ago and she's been in pain ever since.
I've read some articles about COOLIEF nerve ablation, embolization, PRP. Does anyone know of success in helping with knee pain? I hate for her remaining years to be nothing but pain.
Thank you, Laura
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jean02698 laura00828
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At her age im not sure if a TKR is a possibility. Has a TKR been discussed as an option?Has physio been suggested to strengthen the muscles to better support the knee?
peggy_56092 laura00828
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I had steroid shots twice a year during my late 70s for a couple of years. They don't work for everyone I hear. My knee cap was tilted from a fall and also bone on bone. I was also very active.I eventually had knee replacement surgery which has worked for three years now. I am 82. Now I have a hip that is bone on bone and have been offered shots again or replacement. I have decided that a cane will do for now. I have not heard of gels.
CHICO_MARX laura00828
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The typical progression of care for this is:
The only difference between TKR patients in their 50's and 60's vs. those 80 or 90 is that the PTs really don't expect the latter group to achieve the full ROM of 0 / +120 so they concentrate on getting these patients a good level of functionality. The division is usually centers around the younger group needing to return to work. But everyone is an individual so it's really up to the patient how much work they're willing to put in to get the level of functionality they desire.
I had my left TKR at age 68; that was over 4 years ago. I worked hard to get myself 100% back although stiffness will absolutely return if you do not keep the knee active. There is also lingering nerve pain when you kneel on hard surfaces...that will most likely never go away.
I investigated COOLIEF and had a procedure done for my hip. FDA-approved, 15-minute procedure done under sedation. Takes a few weeks to experience the full effect but it worked great for me. It is supposedly the last think you can do to avoid a TKR. My doc told me of the great success he's had with his knee patients; some have lasted up to 2 years after doing COOLIEF and then they go back and get it done again.
You should check out the COOLIEF website, find a local certified doc and set up an appointment to discuss it. For me, I will absolutely do COOLIEF when my other knee acts up so I could avoid another TKR. I have five pounds of metal in me (knee, hip and spine); the TKR was the worst recovery I've ever had to make. I would love not to do that again.