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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, 2024

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

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pmcallister | @pmcallister | Feb 13 9:06am
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@ladybug4joints

Glad to know I am not the only 4 major joint replacement person!!! I had my right hip replaced in 2017. My left worn out hip was replaced after a fracture in 2019 My walking 5-10 painless miles several days per week, mostly flat terrain, has been fantastic until 2 years ago, when knee pain intervened!! Bilateral knee arthroscopy (with unneeded meniscus debridement) 30 years ago, led to my left knee replacement in May, 2022, and right knee replacement is scheduled in January, 2023. Yikes!!
Fortunately I remain quite fit, lift weights 2days per week, still do some exercises for primarily my left knee, have pain now only in my right knee, when I walk 3-5 miles about 3 times per week!!
I am 74 years old, and want to encourage all of us to keep walking! It is the best most wonderful exercise to keep moving, reduce pain, keep fit, help control weight, keep social, and improve mood!
Happy to encourage others to do the same.

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After the physio is completed you should feel much better and be more mobile. Just remember no twisting especially on uneven surfaces. Had 2 knees replaced twice, latest 2022, 2023, right hip 2024 & left hip 2025. Enjoy life.

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kars | @kars | Feb 14 8:19am

Hi John, I too have had both hips and knees replaced. My last surgery was in 2016. I still have a few aches and pains, but I am glad that I had the surgeries done. I do not walk as gracefully as I would like, but part of the reason being due to leg discrepancy due to my first hip surgery. I think exercise can be very beneficial and I have even trying to find some safe exercise routines online that I can do, but I have not been very successful.

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