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.
Good to read about. I completed my PT, in late September, and still missed late October elk season. My knee has become stiffer over the last couple years. Eh, old age.Just a quick update if anyone cares.
19 weeks post OP.
Stopped pain meds on day 2
Back at work on week 2
Golfed 18 holes at week 4 and about every week since.
Didn't want to do PT much so at 9 weeks I requested a Manipulation under Anesthesia. (MUA) best decision I made. 9 weeks of PT done in about 30 Minutes.
Headed Elk hunting in a couple weeks and knee seems great. The loaded backpack on the way in and the heavy one (hopefully) on the way out will put it to the test.
Soon as I'm back from the Elk hunt, I'll be trudging out to the rice blind to shoot some ducks/geese.
I’m facing both knees soon. Would you mind explaining the Manipulation under Anesthesia procedure. Tks.Just a quick update if anyone cares.
19 weeks post OP.
Stopped pain meds on day 2
Back at work on week 2
Golfed 18 holes at week 4 and about every week since.
Didn't want to do PT much so at 9 weeks I requested a Manipulation under Anesthesia. (MUA) best decision I made. 9 weeks of PT done in about 30 Minutes.
Headed Elk hunting in a couple weeks and knee seems great. The loaded backpack on the way in and the heavy one (hopefully) on the way out will put it to the test.
Soon as I'm back from the Elk hunt, I'll be trudging out to the rice blind to shoot some ducks/geese.
I think it might be kind of like when they put you asleep and stretch your urethra scar tissue out so you can pee a full stream again. Just a wild guess.I’m facing both knees soon. Would you mind explaining the Manipulation under Anesthesia procedure. Tks.
One of your life’s many pleasures, right? And…….. you probably paid someone for the procedure. Just saying……..I think it might be kind of like when they put you asleep and stretch your urethra scar tissue out so you can pee a full stream again. Just a wild guess.
Well, who is gonna give him a hand for that procedure?Probably self performed.
Only a qualified urologist.....I hope.Well, who is gonna give him a hand for that procedure?
2Lumpy,I’m facing both knees soon. Would you mind explaining the Manipulation under Anesthesia procedure. Tks.
Mr. Lumpy,2Lumpy,
They knock you out under Anesthesia, and bend the hell out of your leg to break up the scare tissue from the surgery.
Tks ElkNuts, I’ll have to ask about that.2Lumpy,
They knock you out under Anesthesia, and bend the hell out of your leg to break up the scare tissue from the surgery.
feddoc, you know me, I’m a coward, and I am naturally very stiff so…… if knee surgery is gonna make me worse, I think I’ll stay with the anesthesia……… I can’t stand the sound of screaming, particularly when I’m the one doing it. But thanks for offering, next time I need to pick out a sliver, I’ll be sure and call you.Mr. Lumpy,
I have some injectable lidocaine.
After seeing some of my older buddies' side by side results from Jiffy knee and traditional knee procedures done at the same time, unless some other major development comes around by the time I need my knees done it's a no brainer that I'll go the Jiffy knee route. Fingers crossed I've got at least a decade before crossing that bridgeTks ElkNuts, I’ll have to ask about that.
Regarding the Jiffy Knee surgery Johnny Cake mentioned: I looked it up on Google, it seems on the Google information it was only offered by very few surgeons but these was one listed in a Clinic in Logan Utah, so I intended on calling him. However I had lunch today with a good friend that just had his second knee surgery done this year, here in Richfield, Utah and by a local knee surgeon. Both of his knees were done the “Jiffy” here in town. No muscle, tendons etc were cut, they just stretch them and pull then out of the way. The same knee hardware is put in and if the Insurance companies pay for it that pay for it l the old traditional way. The cost of the surgery is the same, baring unanticipated problems. He’s very happy with the results. He’s a big old boy too, makes me look like Peter Pan.
Appreciate the encouragement feddoc. I can hardly wait for my turn on the table.I looked at a video of the same type of knee and ankle replacement surgery (2017 and 2014, respectively) just to get an idea of what the doc was doing. Drilling, twisting, hammering, chisleing, sawing bone slices, etc. It reminds me of a finish carpenter working on an expensive set of cabinets.
Once in 1991 I got to scrub up for a simple knee scoping on a coworker. The docs are not gentle when inserting the arthroscopic tools.
I didn't have the "jiffy" but I did have the Mako Robotic surgery which I highly recommend. I'm guessing they can combine that with the "jiffy" but not sure. But everyone says the healing is way faster using the Mako Robotic than without.Tks ElkNuts, I’ll have to ask about that.
Regarding the Jiffy Knee surgery Johnny Cake mentioned: I looked it up on Google, it seems on the Google information it was only offered by very few surgeons but these was one listed in a Clinic in Logan Utah, so I intended on calling him. However I had lunch today with a good friend that just had his second knee surgery done this year, here in Richfield, Utah and by a local knee surgeon. Both of his knees were done the “Jiffy” here in town. No muscle, tendons etc were cut, they just stretch them and pull then out of the way. The same knee hardware is put in and if the Insurance companies pay for it that pay for it l the old traditional way. The cost of the surgery is the same, baring unanticipated problems. He’s very happy with the results. He’s a big old boy too, makes me look like Peter Pan.
I didn't ask but, I'm guessing he didn't cut any of my muscles or tendons considering how fast I was back working and golfing. Working at 2 weeks and Golfing at 4 weeks post op is almost unheard of I've been hearing. I was no problem.Appreciate the encouragement feddoc. I can hardly wait for my turn on the table.
I’ll be looking into the Maki Robotic procedure. Thanks.I didn't ask but, I'm guessing he didn't cut any of my muscles or tendons considering how fast I was back working and golfing. Working at 2 weeks and Golfing at 4 weeks post op is almost unheard of I've been hearing. I was no problem.