Knee replacement surgery

[MadJack]

Is this what some of you guys have had done?

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[Morris]

I had both hips replaced, amazing what they do!

 

[yyz]

One of the old guys at our course can't play in cold weather anymore because of how cold his knee gets.

:shrug:

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

No, the older model actually connects to your shin bone (Tibia) They screw that thing right in.to your leg.

All I have is the old X-Ray from it























I will say it was a lot more pleasant than the hip replacement.

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

One of the old guys at our course can't play in cold weather anymore because of how cold his knee gets.

:shrug:

Tell me about it, the cold is my kryptonite

:0003:0003:0003

 

[MadJack]

One of the old guys at our course can't play in cold weather anymore because of how cold his knee gets.

:shrug:

His replacement knee? A replacement knee can feel hot and cold?

Who wants to play in the cold anyway :shrug:

 

[MadJack]

When my knees get cold I switch to long pants.

 

[yyz]

His replacement knee? A replacement knee can feel hot and cold?

Who wants to play in the cold anyway :shrug:

He does.

:shrug:

But, even if not golfing, it would still get cold outside. I guess it beats having a shitty knee.

 

[MadJack]

I had both hips replaced, amazing what they do!

How you making out?

 

[MadJack]

He does.

:shrug:

But, even if not golfing, it would still get cold outside. I guess it beats having a shitty knee.

Seems like there's an idea for an invention unless they have knee warmers. They should. Wireless heating pad hooked to your solar chip on the bill of your hat.

 

[Morris]

How you making out?

Better everyday. Two more surgeries to go.

 

[MadJack]

Better everyday. Two more surgeries to go.

Outpatient? I hope I'm not going need anything.

 

[Morris]

Outpatient? I hope I'm not going need anything.

One is the other is non weight bearing for 4 months thats the one I'm putting off as long as possible. Wearing out that's all!:lol:

 

[MadJack]

One is the other is non weight bearing for 4 months thats the one I'm putting off as long as possible. Wearing out that's all!:lol:

Non weight bearing is a bitch. I broke my calcaneus (heel bone) a couple years ago and I had to go about 2 months no weight bearing. That was a bitch.

I had to get one of these things. A life saver.

 

[Morris]

I've got one! I got so I could zip around pretty good. :lol:

 

[MadJack]

I've got one! I got so I could zip around pretty good. :lol:

:0074

 

[The Joker]

One of the old guys at our course can't play in cold weather anymore because he lives in Wisconsin.

:shrug:

Ok.

 

[redsfann]

Outpatient? I hope I'm not going need anything.

Knees are simple these days are a piece of cake. They can replace the whole knee in an outpatient setting and you’re home in a few hours.

you smoke if I remember correctly, so it may be a bigger deal for you.


How do I know if can have an outpatient knee replacement?


Patients who are in good general health, do not smoke, are motivated and have a good support team at home are the best candidates. Those who qualify are given special education on their recovery, which must be followed closely.

 

[bleedingpurple]

I used to work a rehab center about 20
years ago and our patients would be there 3-7 days. Would have to put them on a CPM machine to keep the knee moving. People would be in a ton of pain.. now it’s home that night or the next day.

 

[Smitty]

Non weight bearing is a bitch. I broke my calcaneus (heel bone) a couple years ago and I had to go about 2 months no weight bearing. That was a bitch.

I had to get one of these things. A life saver.

A friend got me some truck nuts for mine. You'd better believe they're proudly dangling from my knee scooter.