I just turned 57. They said they normally want to wait until you're 65. But my knee is so bad and has zero cartilage left the joint is wearing the bone away top and bottom.I have both my knees replaced in the last 3 years And went Elk hunting in late oct. First one was in mid April and was able to do a short 3 mile backpack deer hunt in mid sept. Second one was in January and I was able to shoe my horse 3 months later. You can do it keep up on pt it will hurt but hunting in Nov should not be a problem. Age plays a part as does your physical shape. Had my first one done when I was 65 and I was in decent shape
I should have did mine sooner. I was limping so bad and slowing down after our elk hunt 3 years ago that when We got home my brother called and set up an appointment with the doctor to get my knee checked out. They were both bone on bone. Dr said pick either one when you are ready.I just turned 57. They said they normally want to wait until you're 65. But my knee is so bad and has zero cartilage left the joint is wearing the bone away top and bottom.