I have heard and read that it is hard.I would like to how long before you could do little things, recovery period , how you manage pain etc.
anyone know of a good book on post knee replacement? I would appreciate any knowledge you have from experience. Thanks!

I have been an orthopedic nurse for 25 years and yes it use to be a very painful and difficult surgery. I wont say its easy but the usual hospital stay is 3 days for a total knee replacement. I cant say for all surgeons but the ones I work with have their patients up the day of surgery if its done early but defiantly the next day if not. Pain control the first day is usually Demerol IV and after that Lortab seems to work very well for bone pain. I have seen many knee replacements and many returns to get the 2nd one done with nothing but rave reviews on how it has improved their lives. Some people go to rehab. for a week or two after the hospital but most just do outpatient physical therapy..Yes it is hard and it all depends on you and your motivation but from what Ive heard it is very much worth it.

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In December of 2005 Tark had a double knee replacement. He went through ReHab with a breeze and was doing just fine.

Then, just 2-1/2 years later he’s in a wheel chair and seriously ill.

He did get to walk again. . .at least for awhile. . .we’re grateful.
Never take your health for granted.

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I have a prolapsed mitral valve and consistantly skipped heart beats! Im skeptical of having such a deep serious related surgery and Im concerned of a thrombosis or such being thrown. I have seen this happen to patients in the OR. Im a rad tech and im older. should i try to avoid with all possibilities a knee replacement?

have you tried cortisone injections and or synvisc injections?
http://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com

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Now it’s time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you.
On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown.
You may receive a sedative by mouth …
… and an intravenous line may be put in.
You will then be transferred to the operating table.
In the operating room, a nurse will begin preparation by shaving your leg.
The surgeon will then apply antiseptic solution to the skin …
… and place a sterile drape around the operative site.
Next, the anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia by injection and using an inhalation mask.
After you are unconscious,

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I am scheduled for total knee replacement but wish to have the miminally invasive version if it is available.

…actually here's a video of a "minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery" at the Brigham.

http://www.or-live.com/BrighamandWomens/1193/
click on the link..

Not sure if there's anywhere in Chattanooga, but maybe you should check with Vanderbilt or Univ. of Tenn.

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Before we talk about treatment, let’s start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition.
You doctor has recommended that you undergo knee replacement surgery. But what exactly does that mean?
The knee is one of the most complex and one of the most important joints in your body.
Let’s take a look at the way the knee joint works.
The knee is made up of four bones. The femur, which is the large bone in your thigh,
… attaches by ligaments to your tibia.
Just below and next to the tibia is the fibula, which runs parallel to the tibia.
The patella, or what we call the knee cap, rides on the knee joint as the knee bends.
When the knee becomes diseased due to arthritis or other injury the bones rub together causing pain and can even restricting the ability to walk.
No matter what the cause, one of the most effective ways to fix a damaged knee is to replace it surgically.
In this procedure, the ends of the femur, tibia and patella are replaced with a metal joint which restores freedom of movement.
Knee surgery is a major operation, but your doctor believes that the procedure –followed up with physical therapy and time to heal — will result in reduced pain and greater mobility.

So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.

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my grandad has had a knee replacement for about ten weeks now and hes still in a lot of pain, when can he expect this pain to go and should he still be experiencing pain this long after the operation. Thank you for your answers :-p

unfortunately it can sometimes take months to recover. The bone was worked on and anytime there is work on a bone it takes a long time for the pain to stop but your grandfather is around that point where it should start to lessen. If there is heat being produced around the knee that would be a sign that another appointment should be made with the orthopedist. Work with the physical therapist and have them explain to your grandfather what is going on. They should be able to give most of the answers you are seeking until the orthopedist is seen.

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Richard Rhodes, MD, a surgeon with Atlantic Orthopedics, will perform the procedure using the Oxford® implant.

Dr. Rhodes has been performing partial knee replacements for several years and has completed more than 60 during the past year using the Oxford implant.

The Oxford is the only fully-mobile bearing partial knee system available in the United States. It can offer a more natural motion, more flexibility, less pain and a higher success rate for long-term results. These implants are made of metal and plastic materials to create a smoothly functioning joint.

“Patients may be back to work in as little as two weeks as opposed to more than a month with other devices,” said Rhodes. “And there are no restrictions on activity following the brief recovery period. It is truly a prosthetic for today’s active society.”

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My mother went to take an MRI at an arthiris specialist and it showed that she has a tear behind the cartilage of her knee and she assumes that she is probably going to need a knee replacement. We haven't went to an orthapedic but she is very concerned about this. Will this leave her disadvantages? Will this stop her from running, walking, or even dancing which she loves to do?

Not sure she will need a knee replacement. Maybe this can be fixed with minor surgery-possibly orthoscopic.

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81 year old Kenneth Perris expresses abundant happiness at getting two new Hi flex knee replacements in India. Barely two weeks after his second knee op, he has 100 degrees of knee bend. He is overjoyed with the cosmetic and functional result of affordable surgery by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam in one of the best hospitals in India

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