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Knee surgery

asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 2015 in General Discussion
It sucks.
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Who here has had knee surgery with microfracture? I am about 8 weeks out post op and still having problems with it, what have been your results? See the doc on Wed to see if I can go to weight bearing status.
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of the posts brought this to mind, plus I just had both injected with cordazone earlier today. Anyone heard of a "roster comb" injection to prolong knee replacement? Any input would be appreciated.
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Finally got to the point I needed the other knee replaced.

    Out of the hospital in one day. Last time was 3 days.
    Seems to be going great. Easier than the other knee.

    Therapy coming out to house today for first session.
    It's my right knee so can't drive for a while.
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  • Irish 8802Irish 8802 Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Heard of it,,but that is all..Have had one knee replaced,and the other is not looking good..(I am 75),Go figure.
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife had it done and my neighbor had it done. Wife was 52 neighbor was 75. It did not work in either. My Dad has a friend that had it done also, he is 77 it did not work.

    All of the above have had knee replacement and of the 3 my wife is the only one who has recovered better than before.

    I believe knee replacement is a young persons thing, by that I mean >66 y/o. After that your returns diminish and your recovery is tough.

    The older you get the harder it is on you. My wife did it all.

    Ortho; 2 one the left one on the right

    Chicken head shots in both knees

    Wore braces and had a tines machine on her knee at night.

    Finally after about 18 months had total replacement on one and a partial on the other.

    After rehab and lots of pain and exercise she is walking fine. She did a 5K walk a few months ago, about 10 months after surgery.

    Good luck.
    RLTW

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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,237 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    I know a guy that had that done a couple years ago. It worked real well, but it's time to do it again.
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  • pistoljimpistoljim Member Posts: 967 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had those injections in my left knee. Doc. said it was fluid extracted from a roosters comb. It was supposed to lubricate the joint. It did not work for me. I had a torn meniscus. They ended up removing cartilage from the joint. The injections were very painful even after the nurse sprayed something on my knee to numb it.
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  • JimmyJackJimmyJack Member Posts: 5,515 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It has been replaced by a newer and better injection. I had three in my knee and you can have five. It was immediate relief, but it lasts only about 6 months if you are lucky. I have two knees bone on bone.
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  • JimmyJackJimmyJack Member Posts: 5,515 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think the one I had was called orthovisc
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by asop
    One of the posts brought this to mind, plus I just had both injected with cordazone earlier today. Anyone heard of a "roster comb" injection to prolong knee replacement? Any input would be appreciated.

    "Roster" or "Rooster"?
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  • rongrong Member Posts: 8,459
    edited November -1
    Yeah, I get them every few months in series of 3 shots
    in 3 weeks.
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,692 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had total knee replacement in the right knee at age 57. My new titanium knee works real good, couldn't be happier with it.
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  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The stuff is called "SYNVISC" injections [;)]
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  • JimmyJackJimmyJack Member Posts: 5,515 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My three orth o visc shots cost $1100 and was covered by insurance.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had cortisone which did exactly zero for me. The TKR worked really well.
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  • AlpineAlpine Member Posts: 15,092 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Quit putting off the knee replacement. I did one 17 years ago and no regrets.
    ?The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.?
    Margaret Thatcher

    "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
    Mark Twain
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ya, you're probably right. Had the 1 scoped about a year ago and it's really starting to bother me again. And now the other one is starting up. Had both shot up 3 days ago but it it is no miracle approach for sure. Damn.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Very few knee replacements I know about didn't work.
    Mostly it was because they wouldn't go through the required exercise regimen.
    Both my sister in law and her daughter had both knees done at the same time.
    They both play tennis and their walk is normal.
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  • anderskandersk Member Posts: 3,627 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I did the Cortizone thing twice. The first time it worked great, but the Doctor said I'd be back in a couple years. I'm tough ... I lasted five years! But the second time he said it would not help much. He was right and I had it replaced. The replacement prosthesis parts are supposed to last 8 years. I've gone 13 1/2 years and it is worn out. I hope to get it replaced again before too long. I've been on waiting list for 1 1/2 years. Socialized medicine works, but the delivery system can be pretty slow!
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you do the surgery, get the best doctor around your area. Then do some research on PT and get the best therapist you can find. Work hard at it. A good surgeon and working at the PT is key if you want something approaching the old strength and range of motion of the OE knee. Then be away that replacements can stand less stress than the original.
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    cheated death on a blood clot 4 years ago...i was told it came out of my right leg..no history...walked away NO impairment when 3 cardios said never seen anyone alive with one like this..asked about doing worn out knees and guarantee no clot...he waffled and only guarantee is i get the bill $$$...don't think i oould get a second go home free card..some walking is tough
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  • hoosierhoosier Member Posts: 1,607 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The shot is basically a injectable jell plastic, that sets up to replace the meniscus. My doc says maybe works for 6 months a best.
    Depending on activity level and weight.

    Had left knee replace last year, Works great. Was at a Gun Show walking around on Saturday and wore thru the meniscus in the right knee. Had a cortisone shot yesterday. I might make it another 2 months. Then off the the surgeon.

    The out of pocket on new Insurance is $ 6,000.00. I'll have to cash in some Mutual Funds or sell off My Swedish Mauser model 94 Carbine.
    Dave
    Magazines, Gun Parts and More. US Army Veteran, VFW, NRA Patron
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