Hip and knee replacement

barbara12
barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
edited 18. Dec 2009, 05:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,
Has anyone had there hip and knee replaced,which one do they do first, I am told I need both hips replaced and my left knee, I have heard alot about hip relacement, but the knee one seems to be more complicated.
Barbara x
Love
Barbara

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  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Babara

    There are peeps on here that have.

    It is quiet on here on Sundays. If you don't get the answer today, someone will tomorrow.

    Trish xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    trisher wrote:
    Hi Babara

    There are peeps on here that have.

    It is quiet on here on Sundays. If you don't get the answer today, someone will tomorrow.

    Trish xxx
    Thanks Trisha for that I have all the time in the world has they say, now I know what peeps means.
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had my left knee replaced over two years ago Barbara, and it, quite simply, gave me back my life.

    I researched it, and listened to other people`s experiences, and just got more and more confused. So, I took my surgeons advice, and just allowed myself to be guided by him.

    I opted for an epidural, because he said that hastens recovery - and it did!. I refused any other sedation, and whilst I know that that isn`t for everyone, it was spot on for me. I started physio immediately, and walked out of the hospital, with one stick, four days later, completely pain free. I continued with the exercises at home for several weeks. I was sixty five at the time.

    I have to now add that, unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky, although practically everyone I have since spoken to has said that they don`t regret having it done. I firmly believe though, that you have to want to have the op, and to be in the right frame of mind.

    Hope this helps a bit.........Ange.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    I had a TKR, two years ago and am having the other one done at the end of January. I do not suffer from hip problems........yet.

    I did suffer pain afterwards but had an excellent knee bend, very early on and the physio and consultant both commented. :D It cannot have been that bad as I am going for a repeat performance next year!!

    Look after yourself,

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou Ange,
    I know what you mean everyone is different, It really helps to talk to someone who has gone through it, I am amazed you walked out with just one stick, I dont know whether they will do my hip first, to be honest I am terrified.
    Thakyou Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Babs

    Hip replacement was fine for me.I am so glad I had it done.There hasnt been any pain and my flexibility and mobility have improved,slightly hindered by a bad left foot and my other hip starting to deteriorate.Would definately have it done if you are in lots of pain like I was.Knees tend to be a bit more difficult recovery wise but most people just wanted to have their life back!I was in hospital with some wonderful ladies who just needed to have their independence back!
    Elizabeth
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    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

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  • cymraeg555
    cymraeg555 Member Posts: 23
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Barbara
    I need both my knees replacing,but was told the hips would have to be done first ,as there is a lot of manouvering about during hip replacing which might disrupt the knee (if its already been done )
    But obviously if the hips were ok when having knee surgery,then they probably would just have to be extra careful when they eventually do the replacement ....if that makes any sense at all ?
    3 weeks ago I had one of my knees washed out ,and opposite me was a lady in her 70s ,she had her knee replaced the day before and was walking unaided :P ....and not a pain... everyone ,staff and others in the ward were amazed at her recovery ... !
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone,
    Thankyou so much for your replys, It is big help, much better to get information off people that have gone through it.
    Love Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • rb1234
    rb1234 Member Posts: 24
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    I had my knees replaced nearly 10 years ago now. The initial recovery now seems like a very distant memory! The second knee was easiier than the first. I'm not sure if that was partly due to knowing what to expect it to feel like. With my second I was walking unaided the next day and left hospital after 2 days. The recovery was all about gaining leg strength and range of movement and I don't remember many restrictions (my memory is not ace though!).

    Last week I had my first hip replacement. It has gone well and the pain in the joint has gone.This recovery seems more to be about muscle building but in a very limited range of movement. I have been very relieved my knees are good as getting out of chairs/off the bed would be tricky if my knees were painful. Sorry this is a very long winded way of saying that it might be good to have painfree knees to help with the hip. I know it was said that the hip op might damange the knee so maybe you need a chat with the surgeon and physio to see what they say

    I have never for one moment regretted my knee replavcements. They totally changed my life. Although it is very early days for my new hip the relief from joint pain is great.

    Good luck and if you have questions please ask!
  • wallysatt
    wallysatt Member Posts: 87
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm 28 now and about a year ago I was told I needed both hips and both knees replacing. The surgeon left the decision up to me, but also said that the general rule is that they start from the bottom and work their way up!

    I just decided to go for the most painful joint first which was my left knee and I had it done in May. I really couldn’t cope with the pain anymore. I had the spinal block too and it was great because they said they were going to give me just enough anaesthetic to put me to sleep and the spinal block would deal with the pain so I didn’t feel too bad when I came round. The pain did kick in but after a lot of morphine and physio it is great now. It's still sore from time to time but it's still very new so I expect it. I've done loads of things since the operation and it feels very strong so it was well worth going through the operation even though it was sore.

    I think I’m going to go for my left hip next time and I’m again working on which joint is hurting the most.

    Sally.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou everyone for your replys, they are a big help.
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara