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Soobeedoo
Soobeedoo

I hope this works this is the best concise video I've seen so far

no frills about 10 mins long. It will help understand what you are going through.

warning not for the feint hearted but I would recommend it.

If this link doesn't work I found it be looking at Google  under 'how a total knee replacement works' go to the video search and click on total knee replacement part 2

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  • Annodoremouse
    Annodoremouse Soobeedoo

    Posted

    NHS choices has an animation that gives all the details without the gore
  • Soobeedoo
    Soobeedoo

    Posted

    That's a shame as I think it would be genuinely helpful to people. Graphics are ok but doesn't show the intensity of the operation.

    oh well I'm glad I've seen it but I respect the decision

     

  • susan20089
    susan20089 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Two minutes in I couldn't watch any more....
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo susan20089

      Posted

      I guess it is very visual. It helped me to understand which bits hurt where and what they did to my body. I did say it wasn't for the feint hearted I think I'm a bit unusual in that I am fascinated in anatomy and how it all works . I have watched both the operations I had this year 
  • fran54306
    fran54306 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    I saw that video before my op and everyone said " ugh how could you watch that" but I did find it helpful I like to know what I am facing.
  • suzidownunder
    suzidownunder Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Hello 

    I've watched a few of these and find them fascinating. 

    I've sent the links to others to do they understand. 

    It really does  help ! 

    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder

      Posted

      Ps.  I was awake during my op too and even spoke with my anaethetist and surgeon during the op. 
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo suzidownunder

      Posted

      I didn't have the choice but had good chats to surgeon and anaethetist . I think they put me into a light sleep so I'd stop talking . Lol.

      has a lovely light sleep and woke up feeling really good and rested. Could do with some of that now.

    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder Soobeedoo

      Posted

      Haha! The surgeon was playing rock and drum and bass music. I asked him to turn it up so i could hear it over the drill etc. He said 'well that's a first!'  lol
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo suzidownunder

      Posted

      Fabulous I love when there's a bit if humour in theatre . I was thinking id be able to watch but was advised against it and they put up a barrier anyway so you can't see. Think I'm a bit weird!!! Lol. But I did enjoy the snooze
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder Soobeedoo

      Posted

      I'm like you i like watching all this medical stuff. 

      I was disappointed when they put up the curtain. But i did see My leg lifted up at the beginning. Was really weird as i felt they were still curled up in the position i was in for the spinal. 

      But i  felt very warm and cosy 

  • Annodoremouse
    Annodoremouse Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Ive been in theatre and didnt want to be awake during surgery. Happy to watch others go through it
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo Annodoremouse

      Posted

      I think it's good to have a snooze while everyone else is doing the hard work
  • peter73207
    peter73207 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Thank you for the video soobeedoo. Hard to watch but educational for sure. 

    We out to be thankful for the advances made in this area. Amazing what they can do

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