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Originally Posted by pwd72s
Another aspect to think about is cost. Insurance better if you're not retired?
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State employee, insurance stays the same.
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Originally Posted by masraum
paging Dr Tobra. Dr Tobra, please call...
I know that there are several knee replacement threads and folks that'll come along with more personal and/or professional knowledge.
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That is why I'm asking here, I now it has been
kicked around here plus looking for input from the multiple Dr's we have here.
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Originally Posted by Noah930
1. Yes, the knee joint is cut out with power saws. The bone at the distal end of the femur (with what's left the cartilage), and the bone on the proximal part of the tibia (with remaining cartilage) vets cut away. Then, using special jigs, you're drilled, sized, trial fitted, and then implanted with a metal and plastic knee prosthetic joint. If you're on this DIY board, you'd probably find it pretty fascinating, if it wasn't your own body part going through it all.
2. Stairs will be tough at first, but I'd imagine you could scootch yourself up and down at first, if needed. Like others have written, your recovery in large part depends on what you put into it. Eventually, stairs should not be a problem at all. But if you wanted to do things like skiing or surfing, you may have to give those activities up.
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I actually kinda suspected that was the procedure but honestly I was squirming a bit reading that.
As far as skiing etc. that would be the old joke:
"Dr will I be able to play the violin after the operation?"
"Sure young man!"
"That is funny, I couldn't play violin before."
We live near a park and I do love to go walking/biking.
As far as retirement I'm thinking of getting back to drawing/painting and picking up the guitar again (none of which requires a good knee)
I'm 61, 190 lbs (want to get back to 185) don't smoke and only drink when I'm out with the boys.
Like I said the Ortho Dr looked me over and said "you should be okay."
I don't suppose they have a carbon fiber knee I could upgrade to?