Knee problems....Gel shots???

[milkman]

Sure is a lot of worn out folks on here, including myself. I went the shot route and five surgeries on my knees to repair meniscus and more shots including the synvisc, then finally fixed them. Had them replaced in Sept and just in the last month, I've started feeling human again. Right hip was replaced about three years ago, piece of cake compared to the knees. First pic is fuzzy, must have been the pain meds.LOL

 

[zzvyb6]

I play senior hockey (Over 60) in two leagues with over a hundred guys in each league. Probably 1/3 of them have have knee replacements and some have had BOTH done. Yes, they went through a Sports Medicine specialist doctor and they were in good shape (strong leg muscles, not over weight, good cardiac health). They usually get it done at the end of the season (mid April) and are back skating at start of next season (mid-September). Lots of walking excercise after surgury (some are out on the stree 2 days later). League won't allow you on the ice until you get 90 degree joint rotation, so the pressure is on to get back in shape, asap.

What some have told me is that dealing with a bum knee caused major problems (as in need for replacement) with the opposite side hip. So, at your age and probably good health, "get the knee done". Shots only helped them with pain, not the deterioration and THAT lead to other issues.

My problem is that some of these guys with TWO new knees are still faster than me with OEM knees...

 

[jix]

My Ex fiancé ( a nurse ) is 70 yrs old She had both knees done at once two years ago. Says that they are now as good as new.

 

[CanuckPT]

I'm a Physical Therapist & I see a lot of people with degenerative knee issues.

The injection you're referring to is Synvisc & it can buy you some significant time before you have to pull the trigger a Total Knee Replacement.

What Is Synvisc-One & How Does the Knee Injection Work?

My $0.02 is to try the Synvisc & see what happens. - chances are it'll help. Keep yourself as mobile & strong as possible but when the pain starts to affect your quality of life go for the surgery - before you start to self- limit your activity & lose range of motion & strength.

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[Budweiser John]

OK, do not pass go, go directly to total replacement. My first side was done Nov. 1,2011 and the second side 13 days ago so I now have a pair of matched hinges.
Today, this is almost lunch hour surgery. I was admitted to the hospital at 0800 and discharged at 0900 the following morning. Six post surgery PT sessions of about an hour each and four more scheduled in the next two weeks. As of today, I can walk with out any mechanical aids and have logged about four hours of New Holland seat time mowing. The surgical dressings are shower proof and came off about seven days after surgery.
Just for the record, ya got to grin and bear it. Immediately after the procedure your leg is cradled in a continues motion machine (which makes peeing a bit of a challenge) but the following morning it's feet on the floor and otta there. The second night (at home) was the worst pain wise so skip the beer and chow down on the heavy duty happy pills. By day three things start looking up and OTC pain killers work pretty well.
For the record, I'm 72' two years retired from the finish carpentry trade and love my mid Michigan farm. Been here forty two years and now with new body parts expect another twenty years of good living. I told my wife that given the average age of all my parts that should make me some where around twenty five. Said she: Prove it....

 

[Turbys_1700]

I play senior hockey (Over 60) in two leagues with over a hundred guys in each league. Probably 1/3 of them have have knee replacements and some have had BOTH done. Yes, they went through a Sports Medicine specialist doctor and they were in good shape (strong leg muscles, not over weight, good cardiac health). They usually get it done at the end of the season (mid April) and are back skating at start of next season (mid-September). Lots of walking excercise after surgury (some are out on the stree 2 days later). League won't allow you on the ice until you get 90 degree joint rotation, so the pressure is on to get back in shape, asap.

What some have told me is that dealing with a bum knee caused major problems (as in need for replacement) with the opposite side hip. So, at your age and probably good health, "get the knee done". Shots only helped them with pain, not the deterioration and THAT lead to other issues.

My problem is that some of these guys with TWO new knees are still faster than me with OEM knees...

My left knee was injured in 75 playing a high school football scrimmage game. Was on crutches for two weeks and kept playing. It took 40 years and gradual wear to screw up the right hip. So I can attest to the left knee right hip conundrum.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Has anyone had stem cell therapy on their knees? My wife's knees are in worse shape than mine and she also has been having steroid shots with mixed results. A waitress/friend at one of our breakfast haunts told us about another customer's good results with stemcell then got the brochure for us to peruse. However, my wife's heart issues have been taken precident over her other malidies for the last few months so the stem cell thing is on the back burner.

 

[RSKY]

Well the left knee right hip thing had not come up in any conversations that I have had. My wife says that I have been walking funny (not funny to me) for a while. When I mentioned some of the comments made here she said that was one of the things worrying her. She is afraid I am going to mess something else up favoring that knee.

Gonna think about this a lot. Can't help but think about it when my knee is aching as bad as it is right now. But right now I plan to go ahead and get the gel injections on June 23rd and unless that works a miracle, I will get my knee replaced sometime this winter. With this doctor you gotta schedule three months ahead.

Keep up the comments. I am learning a lot here. You have all given me a lot to think about.

RSKY

 

[jeff9366]

Well the left knee right hip thing had not come up in any conversations that I have had. My wife says that I have been walking funny for a while. She is afraid I am going to mess something else favoring that knee.

Absolutely true.

 

[Bird]

I, too, had the gel injections for awhile, but had the total right knee replacement on 8/30/2010 when I was 70 years old. Before the surgery I asked the doctor how many of these he had done and he said, "Over a thousand." I forgot to ask how many were successful.:laughing: But anyway, mine was. I went in the hospital Monday morning and went home Thursday right after lunch. The whole leg looked bruised for awhile, physical therapist came to the house each day for a week or so, then I went to the physical therapist's place for a few weeks.