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I need a TKR: Do I do it, or go as long as I can?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 17 6:38am | Replies (125)
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@vgen

Thank you for your answers to questions i have as well.
I don’t have everyday pain, but stairs and yoga are a the biggest challenges. I have adjusted my life. So I hesitate to get TKR at 72 because I don’t have constant pain most people talk about.
One of these days i will pull the trigger, till then i will stay active so i am in shape for surgery.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Oct 30, 2022

Hi vgen,

I'd suggest getting in shape as much as possible, given the current state of your knees. Hire a trainer, explain your condition and that you want to prepare for knee replacement, and the trainer will guide you to strengthening your quads and hamstrings.

72 is the right age for this, considering other health issues of course. I'm 68 and did pre-op work with a trainer, had both knees replaced this year, and followed post-op exercises RIGOROUSLY! And the results were incredible and life changing.

The first week after surgery is the hardest, but then everyday you get a little better and the pain lessens.

All the best!

Joe

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