knees & surgeons

[Stressed]

Can anyone explain?
I know we have some of you probably have a better understanding than me.
Why does a surgeon say “you need a new knee” then follow it up with “but it’s not bad enough yet” then want to leave you in pain and struggling to walk

[bill.advanced]

My sister has been waiting three years for a new knee. It’s normality now. Hope you are luckier stressed.

[Nightstaffer]

It depends on your age
Let’s say a new knee lasts say 10-12 years
And you are say 60-70 then it’s viable
They don’t like doing them for younger people because you will need another new one when the replacement wears and the second op isn’t straightforward so they like to “ delay “ it if they can
That was one explanation I heard
I have a dickie knee and during Covid it was really playing up
I rang the doctor who arranged for a physio to ring me
I first thought how can a physio help when they can’t see / examine my knee
Anyhow the physio spoke to me for 20 minutes or so asking lots of questions
And they then said I think I know what’s up
They then sent me some exercises by email and there was a vast improvement
Obviously physio can’t heal a worn out knee but it might alleviate things a bit
Worth a go???

[bill.advanced]

It depends on your age
Let’s say a new knee lasts say 10-12 years
And you are say 60-70 then it’s viable
They don’t like doing them for younger people because you will need another new one when the replacement wears and the second op isn’t straightforward so they like to “ delay “ it if they can
That was one explanation I heard
I have a dickie knee and during Covid it was really playing up
I rang the doctor who arranged for a physio to ring me
I first thought how can a physio help when they can’t see / examine my knee
Anyhow the physio spoke to me for 20 minutes or so asking lots of questions
And they then said I think I know what’s up
They then sent me some exercises by email and there was a vast improvement
Obviously physio can’t heal a worn out knee but it might alleviate things a bit
Worth a go???

They actually have improved a fair bit Ns, my sisters surgeon reckons 15-20 years or even longer is the norm now. Some even claim 25 years. But obviously there are no guarantees.

Your experience with the physio is interesting, I will mention this to my sister, Cheers.

[Stressed]

I'd be happy with 15-20 years. I'd rather live life to the full now and worry about it being worn out later.
Mrs Stressed had some cancer surgery on her head 3 years ago. She's fortunately all clear now. We want to "live for today"

[ben]

I had a new knee replacement in July 24, had grief with it for almost 8 years where I managed it.
After a while it was affecting my life regards sleeping, walking the dog etc so I went to my GP,
I was sent for X Rays and it was a mess, the physio told me there is nothing he can do to improve it so referred me to hospital.
I got an appointment on Jan 25th 24 and I was put on the waiting list, I had a call in July 24 saying there was a cancellation and would I like it,
I had the operation at Nuffield Hospital in Cambridge and have not looked back since, a complete success, walking up to 3 to 4 miles per day pain free after all these years.
Stick with it and nurse it through and I am sure your day will come
All the Best
Ben

[HappyH]

I've never really understood the logic behind this. Say your 60 with a bad knee, surgeon recommends waiting 10 years (in pain), knee replaced at 70 & get 15 good years from it.
I'm sure most folk would prefer to be pain free & able to walk/exercise from 60-75 than 70-85.
HH.

[Stressed]

I've never really understood the logic behind this. Say your 60 with a bad knee, surgeon recommends waiting 10 years (in pain), knee replaced at 70 & get 15 good years from it.
I'm sure most folk would prefer to be pain free & able to walk/exercise from 60-75 than 70-85.
HH.

This is my issue!