PVNS AND PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHRITUS IN KNEE
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Hello, I'm a 52 year old man from ENGLAND, UK. Played lot of Sport as a younger man now suffering with both diseases of right knee, Pvns and PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHRITUS. Had 3 small tumours removed in November. KNEE NO BETTER. TKR has been spoken about by my surgeon but he's reluctant as he's says I'm only 52!! I'm struggling with swelling and pain, can't work or walk well. How old were you when Tkr took place UK reluctant to let me have op
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colin66867 rory45940
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at 63 my new dr referred me to a orthopedic surgeon to be told both my knees were shot the knee joints were bone on bone and my left leg was bowing out. I have had my LK replaced and maybe in 5/6 mths will get the RK done RORY its no walk in the park its very painfull but now 2 mths down the line i can start to see the light. If you are having probs in your RK ytou are bound to over compensate with your left leg as you shift your weight to ease the pain talk to your DR again good luck
rory45940 colin66867
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lighterson rory45940
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rory45940 lighterson
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I can't work or walk without severe pain and want to try to move my life off this treadmills its on. great to hear you have had a good result so far. Bedt of luck with your rehab all the best🍀
grandmaDylan lighterson
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sarah87162 grandmaDylan
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Hope you manage to get your new knee sooner rather than later.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
tom809 grandmaDylan
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martinarvelo rory45940
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rory45940 martinarvelo
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can't continue like this much more been off work 16 months now!
patsyrose rory45940
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I'm in the UK too and had my first TKR at 52. Mine was private though.
I have heard other people say that they have been told that they are too young...by the NHS.
Hop that your consultant takes the right course of action for you. Bear in mind, though, that new knees are estimated to last about 15 years...so that's why they are reluctant I think.
Also, through various posts on here, it seems that people generally seem to recover easier the older they are. Strange, I know. I've had a continuing nightmare with my second (and bespoke) TKR.
Wishing you all the best.
Patsy
rory45940 patsyrose
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jodie_63346 patsyrose
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I just read your comment about older people coming through this surgery a lot faster than someone younger.
Just thought you might like to know I read a study released from the UK about younger people and older people having this surgery
It's no disrespect to the older generation at all. The study stated that younger people having a full TRK will more likely suffer than someone older as the nerves are so much more responsive (again no disrespect to the older generation at all). Also the study stated that women struggle a lot more with a TRK more than men. They didn't come up with any answers on that one.
Just useless information really but just saw your comment and remembered reading that study.
Jodie
patsyrose jodie_63346
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I hadn't thought about the nerves being more responsive but mine certainly are to pain, so that's a good point. Interesting too that women may struggle more...I definitely have with this second TKR.
I also think that it's difficult to imagine how awful the recovery could be, when you don't know anyone else who's had the operation. And when you live on your own (whatever age you are), there's a lot more to consider.
Wishing you all the best,too.
Of course, younger people also have the pressure of work, or looking after younger families, too.
jodie_63346 patsyrose
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I think we are all different and we all heal differently too.
I really had no idea how this surgery was going to effect me. It has been a massive shock to the system. What you pointed out about people living on their own oh my I all I can say. I couldn't think of any worse. You need help and support after this operation.
So to anyone that is on their own I take my hat off to you. You are certainly brave.
Jodie
jodie_63346 rory45940
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I am only 43 years old and live in Australia. I am now 28 days out post op full TRK. I am very young to have had this surgery. The surgeons here didn't want to preform the operation as they all stated I was far too young. Far to young or not Rory my scans showed bone on bone.
I don't think age should be a factor when you are in constant pain and your quality of life is zero. It's about the individual which I think surgeons forget about.
All I can say Rory you do what you feel is best don't forget we pay the surgeons advice.
best of luck
Jodie
rory45940 jodie_63346
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thank-you for replying to my post.My God you are young to have had this Surgury! But you must have needed it. For info although my knee is shot I also have had in my life 4 slipped disc surgeries ending in a spinal Fusion operation which meant having the last 3 vertebra fused with rods and six screws when I was 39.
All my adult life mainly due to high level sport activity in my younger days,I've suffered with either back or knee issues
I have when younger been able to handle the stress associated with not being able to work although I had two fantastic children and a quite amazing and loving wife Caroline, my best friend.I so hope Jodie that you recover well and that your pain is reduced.I sense you are one strong cookie, Aussies usually are, like the Irish!
God bless you all the best Rory O'flaherty Keep in touch. Thinking of you now
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jodie_63346 rory45940
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Some days I don't feel tough the complete opposite. I too was like you a lot of sports etc when younger. Ever since I was a little thing my right knee always gave me grief. So I guess it wasn't a huge surprise to find out there was no cartilage left. I am here as I had a fall at work and the company doctor told them I wasn't allowed to go back to the mine until I had a full TKR. So here I am.
You have been through a lot of surgeries. I couldn't blame you for trying to hold off. It's great you have a supportive family. I would definitely think hard about this surgery. I am hoping with time and a bit of hard work my quality of life will return to some what normal.
All the best
Jodie