Does anyone have a hinged knee replacement?

Posted by skybig @skybig, Aug 24 1:15pm

Does anyone have a hinged knee replacement? If so I'd like to hear about your experience. How was the surgery and recovery? How does it feel? How is it walk and climb stairs with?

I had my knee replaced 4 years ago and I've dislocated it three times. With the latest dislocation occurring last June. My doctors are telling me that a hinged knee replacement is my best solution and they scare me to death.

Anything you can tell me about will be greatly appreciated!

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skybig | @skybig | Sep 1 3:45pm

Hmmm......Nobody???

cmarie54 | @cmarie54 | Sep 27 3:19pm

In reply to @skybig "Hmmm......Nobody???" + (show)

@skybig
I had a hinged knee replacement July of 2024. It was my last option after 3 failed knee replacements, one with infection and one that I broke my femur. I did everything to heal the break, so here I am. My PT had never heard of, or seen a hinged knee before.
Tell me what you are most concerned with in going forward.

skybig | @skybig | 3 days ago

My brother in-law is PT with about 40 years experience and he's never seen one either, so they are not very common. My issue that I have a flexure/extension gap issue. As I bend my knee the gap narrows and my knee gets very loose and it dislocates.

What does it feel like to walk around with a hinged knee? Does it feel natural? How far can you bend it? Is it painful?

Thanks

Bob