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Both knees and hips have been replaced

Posted by iloveoliver @iloveoliver, May 12, 2019

I had my first hip replaced in 2005 and the other one in 2007. I had my right knee replaced in 2017 and the left knee replaced January 2019. Has anyone else had all joints replaced..??
I’m walking with a cane and finished PT a week ago. I’m pain free and working on increasing flexion and extension. Also need to work on stairs. I have been limping for quite awhile due to one or the other joint having osteoarthritis.

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warrior6 | @warrior6 | Dec 30, 2022
In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @ladybug4joints, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hello @ladybug4joints, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to help with Osteoarthritis. I have degenerative arthritis and osteopenia which wasn't on my radar for taking any actions to improve my health until the past few years. The CDC has some info on the risks that might give you a partial answer as to the why.

"What are the risk factors for OA?
Joint injury or overuse—Injury or overuse, such as knee bending and repetitive stress on a joint, can damage a joint and increase the risk of OA in that joint.
Age—The risk of developing OA increases with age.
Gender—Women are more likely to develop OA than men, especially after age 50.
Obesity—Extra weight puts more stress on joints, particularly weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. This stress increases the risk of OA in that joint. Obesity may also have metabolic effects that increase the risk of OA.
Genetics—People who have family members with OA are more likely to develop OA. People who have hand OA are more likely to develop knee OA.
Race— Some Asian populations have lower risk for OA."
-- Osteoarthritis (OA): https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm

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Hi, John. I have had six joints replaced- both knees, both hips, and a month ago yesterday my second shoulder. Five of them have been since 12/ 18. Between my mother, brother and me we have had 11 joints replaced. My mother (who would be 105 if still living) remembers her grandmother having swollen painful knees in the time before replacements. Seems like genetics plays a large role in my family. I am grateful for modern science.

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rg1 | @rg1 | Jan 18 12:11pm

I am having my fourth joint replacement in a few days. You are not alone.

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