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Partial knee replacement - should I do it?

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sixtapod
sixtapod

My knee joints are worn out on the medial side (inside) and I get pain and stiffness but I can still ride my bike for hours and walk the dog for half an hour and I don't limp since I started the APOS therapy and had steroid injections. But I want to be able to walk longer distances, jog, ski and be nimble like I was 10 years ago. The surgeon will do a half knee replacement on both legs, but am I taking too much of a risk?

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  • tracy2364
    tracy2364 sixtapod

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    I had right PKR last Oct I'm 51. Loved to walk and cycle but in the end I could'my walk very far. Best thing I ever did having the PKR. Rom is great now and no pain. Took quite a while before I could cycle again but got there in the end.

    I am now 7 weeks post op from left TKR, much more difficult recovery. Can't cycle yet but I am sure I will get there in the end. Best of luck with whatever decision you come to.

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