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Truth about Total Knee Replacements
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Hi cathee,
Is your husband in a lot of pain? And if the answer is yes, why is he postponing the surgery? I was in the same situation and the TKRs (yep, both knees) got rid of the pain. The procedure was life changing for me. I was 67 when I had them replaced in 2022. I'm in the gym 7x/week now and I spin 5x/week. My knees have never felt better. FWIW, I'm plagued with osteo arthritis. Joint replacement surgery has been a life saver.
That's why I'm wondering why your husband hasn't had the surgery. It is a traumatic surgery, and recovery involves a lot of work. But contrary to the comment that opened this forum, TKRs are worth the effort.
All the best. Joe
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Hi, in response to your question..,my husband had a TKR on his other knee (what he considered the 'better knee') and for some reason, the 'worse knee' stopped hurting! The only thing he could think of was starting the glucosamine...and he has bone on bone (I've seen the x rays). Since I don't have bone on bone (tore my meniscus which caused a bit of OA in patella) I started the glucosamine/chondroitin (with the approval of my pain management physician) just to see if my pain would be alleviated. It was. It still is. BUT, I've also started stretching and thigh strengthening exercises. All comments on this 'chat', I believe, are just sharing what each individual has experienced. That's all. PS I also wear a compression sock daily that seems to help, as well! EVERYONE is different!!