Wow, a bilateral replacement, two for the price of one (OK, not really). I'm in awe of you Barbara. That is a big ask. Good for you for just getting it done.

My rehab from the TKRs was good and I had them done about 4 months apart. All of the joints I've had replaced, knees, right hip, left shoulder - feel great and most important, pain free. The only thing I would do differently - get the surgeries done before daily pain sets in. I knew I was gonna need replacements for my knees and shoulder and waited too long. My hip kinda snuck up on me. I didn't realize groin pain was likely caused by an arthritic hip.

I'm so sorry to hear about your quadriceps. I thought muscle tears like this one could be repaired. As you say you are in an unlucky and small minority. Please keep looking for an answer (I know you will). And I hope you find an answer and a fix.

Two questions - 1) how did you rupture a quadriceps muscle and 2) which quadriceps muscle(s) did you rupture? I think it's very hard to rupture a muscle that large, versus, say, an achilles tendon, or other tendon.

Of course part of the problem with any muscle injury, especially a tear, is the subsequent presence of scar tissue.

One suggestion for what it's worth. See if you can find a "Dr. of Physical Medicine". I found one at my orthopedic clinic and she is terrific at diagnosing and making recommendations for symptoms/conditions that have no easy answer.

These Drs used to do by "Dr of Sports Medicine", but that's misleading. Anyway worth a try. Whoever replaced your knees should know if the clinic has such a physician.

I'm amazed at your positive attitude! And I'm a little ashamed that I don't have a similar outlook. I try to live a day at a time and be thankful for all the gifts I've been given. You have motivated me to stay on top of that.

All the best to you Barbara.

Joe