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@ladydiscdy - May I ask how old you are? I am 71 and realize I am old(er)
, but I thought most knee problems start around the late 60's, anyway (at least mine did, but I tore my meniscus with no damage anywhere else in the knee)..
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@catheem
I had my one knee replaced at 59 and one at 60. Both were shot. My doctors assumed it was my post pregnancy weight gain.. Of course they wouldn’t have considered that it might have been due to long distance running most of my life (including several 50 milers) and having biked around the world.
I was told once that you know when you need replacement. I suffered too long and was so surprised how good it felt after it was done. Night and day.
Everyone is different. Some people need replacement in their 40’s.
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In response to your question. I am 72 years young. I had a previous surgery on that knee of mine cleaning up the meniscus about 4 years prior to finally having the replacement. That surgery along with cortisone shots kept me going pretty well until it didn’t. I was told at that time that I would eventually need a replacement. I hate it when they are right. LOL