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TKR STATS

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bigj111182
bigj111182

Is there anywhere that we can see actual stats on TKR, such as average age, recovery time, etc, not just a leaflet from surgeon but something collated by real life struggling people?

I'm really interested to hear from more people my age at 32

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 bigj111182

    Posted

    I've never seen anything but I do know you are the youngest person on this site in the last 12 months. I'm in the US and go to therapy on Wednesday. I'll check with my therapist to see if he has any data for at least this part of the world. You might look at JAMA, the magazine the American medical people go to for research data.
    • bigj111182
      bigj111182 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Thanks very much, I'm in UK, they don't seem to like to tell me much st my appointments, I do know I'm the youngest in my area that's not trauma
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 bigj111182

    Posted

    You are certainly the youngest on this site.

    When I had TKR 3 and a half years ago I was 61. There was a woman in same ward as me and she was 45.

    I was told that they probably would not have given me TKR any earlier.

    I had had previous surgery on my knee done by another consultant.

    The consultant I had for TKR was absolutely excellent, cannot fault him at all.

    It is a long road to recovery. They said to me it would be about a year before I began to feel the benefit and I reckon that was about right.

    All I can really say now is that although it is not perfect (and never will be) it is certainly a lot better than it was. It is like having my life back.

    Keep in touch and let me know how you are getting on.

    Sarah

  • susan33930
    susan33930 bigj111182

    Posted

    Hi. I had TKR in May and am 49. Im in the UK too and had been about 10 years needing something done, but given delaying tactics, being told "at your age ..." And trying everything else possible.  Anyhow, had it done now - be prepared for a painful, emotional ride!  But I am now feeling glad that I had it done but it's taken a lot of hard work.

    keep on this site - there are some lovely people with some very good advice.  And whatever you ask, it's almost certain someone else' has already been through it and can help you on your journey.

    Good luck, I hope it goes well for you.  x

  • Diane12345
    Diane12345 bigj111182

    Posted

    Hi, I was 29 years old when I had my first total knee replacement on my left knee and 41 when I had my right knee replaced, I am now recovering from my revision knee replacement on my left knee aged 43. Wishing you the best for your operation.

    keep us posted.

  • Diane12345
    Diane12345 bigj111182

    Posted

    Hi, I needed a knee replacement at 29 as I had servere arthritis and had a lot of arthroscopys and drilling of the bones which was un successful, my recovery of my left knee didn't go well and it took 13 years for them to decide on a revision knee replacement it just never took the pain away. I had my right knee replaced 2 years ago and it has been a great success and nearly completely pain free. I hope it helps to hear both sides of it.

    wishing you all the best for yours. Why are you needing a knee replacement?

    • bigj111182
      bigj111182 Diane12345

      Posted

      My reason pretty similar to you, suffered from I was about 15, been through 8 ops on right knee, a lot of medication so it's now time to fix it I hope
  • bigj111182
    bigj111182

    Posted

    So, here I am 2 days after op, all went great!!! I'm ready to go home already but I need to wait for X-ray and medication tomorrow.

    Let the hard work commence

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