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Partial Knee Replacement

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nicolejune
nicolejune

I am a 47 year old female. I had Micro Fracture Knee surgery on January 12, 2016 and it was not a success. My doctor said that I am still bone on bone and will need a partial knee replacement. He uses the Oxford Partial Knee and says it is the best one to go with. I was able to get a Synvisc injection on May 12, 2016. My doctor and I are both hopeful that this will give me some time to make this big decision. I have had a really hard time recovering from the microfracture surgery. I was on crutches for five weeks and my knee got stuck in a bent position. I was in therapy for three months and I still cannot walk with a straight knee. The thought of undergoing another surgery is so scary.  I just want to be normal again and do all the things that I used to do before. Any information would be greatly appericated. 

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  • Tiger50
    Tiger50 nicolejune

    Posted

    Hi Nicole, I too had  micro fracture surgery 3 years ago, to no avail, never really came off the crutch when I went outside both knees are grade 4 bone on bone? What a decision to go with full TKR, surgery was 5 th May, so 12 days post. Early days yet, Sooo wanting to be a success, and  it's slow, keep pushing with physio, truthfully I have found it very painful, however the op was not too bad at all! Praying for a good result it won't be for want of trying, just got sick of pulling the arthritic leg around, was really holding me back. Good luck whatever you decide to do, I post on my recovery quite a lot, so hopefully we'll speak again
    • nicolejune
      nicolejune Tiger50

      Posted

      Thanks for the response. I would like to keep up with your progress. Take care!
  • hilary76715
    hilary76715 nicolejune

    Posted

    Sympathise...TKR. ..Oct 15...Fell 8 wks later...microfracture....now having a total revision op tmz..am very anxious but got to undergo it as mobility v.poor ...know where you coming from x
    • nicolejune
      nicolejune hilary76715

      Posted

      Oh no that sounds terrible. I hope you have a speedy and not so painful recovery.
  • deb73201
    deb73201 nicolejune

    Posted

    I pray for everyone that has to get a TKR I had mine 2011 for the first one then  I fell down and then found I had a infection . Just about 2 months ago I am starting to walk like a real person ! Going months without a knee was very hard . They hard to take it out sew it up and wait to get better.  boy was I sick . Then put knee #2 in  . I never will have it done again . I am way worse off then before . I  am still in a lot of pain . Now trying to come off of Fentaynl patch . They tell me I will always be in pain due to having so meny surgerys in that knee. I have seen people do wonderful at 6 weeks golfing . Not me but I am not going to let this knee take my life anymore . They told me that what happened to me was very rare . But just please do as your doctor tell you and let the body heel try not to push it if you need the walker longer please use it . Ice my my friend also I used a used a tiny skate board to sit in the chair and move my leg back and forth. I hope for the very best and heal safe .
    • nicolejune
      nicolejune deb73201

      Posted

      So sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time. I hate to hear that because I know how hard it can be. I never realized how important the knee was until mine did not work properly anymore. Take care and stay strong!
  • sueisobel
    sueisobel nicolejune

    Posted

    If you are bone on bone then the Synvisc will be really temporary.  There really is no easy way round bone on bone. Wouldn't it be nice if the powers that be that run the medical profession could just slip a nice soft spongy disc between the bones.  Oh joy, what bliss, oh shucks; it's my imagination running away with me again.  Don't be scared, easy for me to say.  I was terrified on the day I had my first and even more scared when I had my second.  It's human nature. No matter how much we psych ourselves up, the fear of the unknown is real.  Have the replacement, it will be painful, but it will be much better than what you are going through at the moment.  out can only have so many patches doe to your damaged knee, then you have to stop.  You'll be fine. Kicking and cursing for the first couple days when you get back home.  But then again,you could be one of those that will suffer minimum discomfort and wonder what all the fuss was about,  Wishing you all the best
    • nicolejune
      nicolejune sueisobel

      Posted

      Thanks for the response. This is all new to me. That is why I decided to open this discussion. All the info I can get ahead of time will help me better prepare for the surgery. My doc thinks that I will bounce back pretty quickly. I truly hope he is right.
    • tracy2364
      tracy2364 nicolejune

      Posted

      Hi I am 51 and had right PKR last Oct. Best thing I done. Recovered quite quickly. Driving at 3 weeks. No limp, no pain. Had Left TKR 5 weeks ago and struggling with stiffness, pain and bend. Totally different from PKR but early days and I am confident that things will improve. Good luck for whatever discussion you make.
    • sueisobel
      sueisobel nicolejune

      Posted

      You are welcome.  (are you in the UK as not sure if the following is applied elsewhere) When your consultant suggested that you have a replacement a date will also be made for you to be evaluated. It is a four hour-ish process and everything from weight, allergies, are you alone, who can help, blood type, you name it is is noted. You are told all about the procedure they are planning to use on you. You are also encouraged to ask questions and, no matter how silly thay may seem to you, they will be taken and answered seriously. After the operation you will receive a visit by the physio tem, they will go through everything you need to know, what you need to be able to do before they release you from the hospital. As the anaesthetic wears off you will be given painkillers, if they don't seem to be working, you are entitled to ask for more! When you leave the hospital you come under the the care of your doctor, although you will still see the surgeon/consultant until they are sure your replacement has settled and is stable.
    • nicolejune
      nicolejune tracy2364

      Posted

      It's good to hear positive things about pkr. So it sounds like you were able to live a normal life after the partial. I feel like I am missing out on so much this year. I live in New Orleans so there is always something going on. Was it the opposite knee that you just recently had surgery on?
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