@dna41
I’m 81 and played organized basketball for 25 years. The shots worked for me for years. And then they didn’t. I got my first Total Knee Replacement January 22, 2025. My second July 30, 2025. I had an excellent doctor with an amazing staff. I heard a lot of scary stories too but my wife had both her knees, by the same doctor and I was her care taker. Of course there is pain, it’s major surgery. But with today’s pain management it is doable. We are christains so we bath everything in prayer and it worked for us. This is my 12th day of rehabilitation and we are working through. We’ve been married 56 years my wife was the cheerleader. I hope this helps your decision. Get a good surgeon and then get a second opinion. God bless you.