Hi, saw a new doctor after having MRI on left knee. Told me anybody over 60 y/o getting a partial knee replacement is making a mistake. Stated the added torque the natural side has to take is too much and won't hold up. PKR only last 5 to 7 years. I was told that I was a candidate for PKR on my right knee. I'm 66 and have to make decision. Any input appreciated.
Can you opt for a TKR??? It seems that while they are doing all that work, it's more sensible to do the whole thing, and avoid perhaps having to have a revision five years down the line?
I think hes right!!! My 60 yr old friend had a partial and at physio after was told they dont like them there more bother than there worth. She had hers 4 years ago and is still having problems so much so that they have now agreed to do take it out and do a TKR. I had a TNR im March and ive just got back from Cornwall ive walked miles and climbed up and down to coves and apart from stiffness after resting im sooooo glad now that I had it done. GOOD luck with whatever you decide x
Thanks!
If fit for anaesthesia go for it.
Doc says he likes to give a spinal that numbs lower extremity. Like that over heavy anesthesia
I was the one pushing for a partial. Both consultants said TKR was preferred surgery for me. I liked the idea of less invasive surgery and quicker recovery. But after hearing all the facts I don't think it would be a wise choice"
My doctor uses an epidural too, and then some "twilight" meds so you're not really there. I woke up quickly and was on my way to recovery!
Gets a bit boring after an hour or so . . maybe ask if you can have some light sedative as well. I was completely awake, freezing cold, and totally fed up with all the banging and sawing after two and ahalf hours of it. . . .
Hi, I had a lateral PKR January this year and I am still on one crutch. I tried to persuade my surgeon to give me a total knee replacement but he wouldn't as he said there was nothing wrong with the other side. I have had no end of trouble with it and now have inflammation of the tendons which is showing no sign of improvement. A lateral pkr is a rareity and I feel as if I was a bit of a guinea pig. Surgeon tells me that if the inflammation doesn't improve, then there's not a lot he can do. Therefore in my experience, I would go for the total knee replacement. All the best, whatever you decide x.
i think i would agree partial knee is short term, and after having bi lateral and revision i know how difficult these ops are to recover .at your age i would go for tkr instead of pkr ,its like putting a sticking plaster where you need stitches .that is my personal view good luck which ever you choose and make sure you get more than one opinion from surgeon ,plus research the surgeon you go for i wish i did for my bi lateral then maybe i would not have needed a revision
Great info thanks so much all you folks
I'm 62, just had a TIE on August 4th this year so I'm about 7 1/2 weeks, I was told Normal wear and tear this knee should last 30 years.....A partial wouldn't be worth the time or effort or the Rehab for just a few years....Good luck to you, DO YOUR RESEARCH
I'm 62, just had a TKR
on August 4th this year so I'm about 7 1/2 weeks, I was told Normal wear and tear this knee should last 30 years.....A partial wouldn't be worth the time or effort or the Rehab for just a few years....Good luck to you, DO YOUR RESEARCH
I'm 55, 3 weeks out from left TKR and my MD told me my new knee would last the rest of my life. Looking forward to many pain free years.
Not sure about PKR but I had TKR 3 yeasr ago when I was 61.
It has been completely successful and has given me my life back.
Sarah
I too had a spinal, along with an IV Sedation, felt nothing and don't remember a thing except being rolled into the OR and the next thing I remember was being in the recovery room, I also had a local nerve block drip that lasted 5 days ago I was completely numb on top of my knee until after I was home. It was FABULOUS!!
Where was that Mary? If I need another knee op, perhaps I could move there!
Sounds wonderful. I know I have nothing to fear now from a tr. Thanks to Mary.Is this in the UK?
Should read tkr. not tr. Sorry.
Jean