As I've found it really helpful reading this forum I thought I would just give a little rundown so far of my experience of a PFKR as they seem to be done less frequently than the TKR. I'm 49 and have had problems with both knees but particularly the left since my teens. I had bi-lateral arthroscopy 12 years ago but was having increasing problems with pain and mobility and the surgeon thought my tibia looked OK so this was the way to go so that when it has to be replaced I should still have good bone to work with. Went in last Thursday at 7.30, to theatre at 9 and the lovely anaesthetist had advised a general plus shorter spinal block. I don't even recall the needle going in. Out of recovery at 12 and came home today, Monday at 10. Oral morphine helped with pain when block wore off and am now on paracetamol and codeine. Had 2 good nights sleep in hospital only waking for the loo. Got over 90 degree bend pushing foot back under chair and good extension and flexion on the bed. Home with one crutch and feeling tired but confident. A good experience so far - but it's very early days of course. So grateful to have been able to read of other people's experiences.
I feel privileged and pleased to read your experiences which so far look very good.
I do hope that you make a full recovery soon and can continue with your life.
Best wishes
sounds as if it is all going well! Good luck with the future. . don't know a lot of about partial knee replacements, but I imagine that the recovery is similar . . they still have to cut a lot of muscle and tissue!
It all sounds good! Best of luck and keep posting for the rest of us as well!
Don