Patello-femoral replacement
pmartin77
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Hi - I'm 34yrs old and have severe Osteoarthritis in both knees. After 9 arthroscopies my consultant is reluctantly going to carry out patellofemoral knee replacement on my right knee only to begin with.
Has anyone else on here had this procedure? I would be grateful for any advice, concerns etc.
Has anyone else on here had this procedure? I would be grateful for any advice, concerns etc.
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Hello there and welcome to the forum.
Nine arthroscopies That's a lot of arthroscopies by any standards. I can't really help in that I've only had TKRs (which have been brilliant). I do hope someone else will be along soon who might know more about this op. If not, the Helplines might be able to advise but I think you might have to wait until after the bank holiday for them.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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pmartin77 wrote:Hi - I'm 34yrs old and have severe Osteoarthritis in both knees. After 9 arthroscopies my consultant is reluctantly going to carry out patellofemoral knee replacement on my right knee only to begin with.
Has anyone else on here had this procedure? I would be grateful for any advice, concerns etc.
Sorry I can't help... But i'd be interested to hear what people say - as I'm in a similar situation - as I need this done to both knees too......
My Consultant has said he could do both knees at the same time... as both knees are equally knackered as each other... Something to look forward too...!!
Good Luckhugs freesia xxx0 -
No help at all here
Just wanted to welcome you to the forums from me.
Lovely to meet you
Toni xxx0 -
Thank you for all your comments. I know this procedure in medical terms is still 'new' and no real long-term results are known.
I will let you all know how I have got on following the procedure which is 1 week away today!0 -
I wish you the very best and I hope all goes well. My knees are in a state and I am waiting for new ones - only another two years to go! DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi
This has come up in discussions with myself and previous surgeon but as I really feel i need TKR I decided it was too big a procedure to undertake...I am nearly 10 years older than you but still considered young and have had to fight tooth and nail to get my TKR decision, even taking it to a second opinion 90 miles away in order to get the right treatment for me...
Good luck
Elainexpmartin77 wrote:Hi - I'm 34yrs old and have severe Osteoarthritis in both knees. After 9 arthroscopies my consultant is reluctantly going to carry out patellofemoral knee replacement on my right knee only to begin with.
Has anyone else on here had this procedure? I would be grateful for any advice, concerns etc.0 -
pmartin77 wrote:Thank you for all your comments. I know this procedure in medical terms is still 'new' and no real long-term results are known.
I will let you all know how I have got on following the procedure which is 1 week away today!
Good Luck for your OP - I look forward to hearing how you get on and what is involved... I'm supposed to have both done together in the near future..... Good Luck again, hope it all goes well...hugs freesia xxx0 -
Been thinking about you... How did the OPERATION go...??
Hope your well....xxhugs freesia xxx0 -
Hi Freesia - just a week before my scheduled op i received a call from the waiting list office saying they had to postpone the operation until the 26th June!!!
My consultant had been off the month prior and was not undertaking any major surgery until mid-July. That's what I was told.
Anyway, I'll definately let you know how it goes xx0 -
Hi
I've had both my patellas resurfaced, I'm not sure whether that's anywhere near to what is being proposed for you - but I had to have them done but it did make a massive difference to me.
I was only 26yrs when Secondary Osteo was diagnosed in both knees with left being considerably worse and I fought (with my Mum's support ) for the TKR which I had the following year. It is quality of life that is important and this is what we need to stress to the medical profession and be persistent
Good luckBe more Panda
Ccass0 -
pmartin77 wrote:Hi Freesia - just a week before my scheduled op i received a call from the waiting list office saying they had to postpone the operation until the 26th June!!!
My consultant had been off the month prior and was not undertaking any major surgery until mid-July. That's what I was told.
Anyway, I'll definately let you know how it goes xx
OMG....!! What a blow to have your op cancelled... I'll be thinking of you tommorrow - Hope all goes well for you... Good Luck....xxhugs freesia xxx0 -
calcass wrote:Hi
I've had both my patellas resurfaced, I'm not sure whether that's anywhere near to what is being proposed for you - but I had to have them done but it did make a massive difference to me.
I was only 26yrs when Secondary Osteo was diagnosed in both knees with left being considerably worse and I fought (with my Mum's support ) for the TKR which I had the following year. It is quality of life that is important and this is what we need to stress to the medical profession and be persistent
Good luck
Hi there...I believe both my kneecaps were resurfaced when they operated in December, along with the lateral release ect... I'm still undergoing physio/exercise classes weekly... and hoping the old knees will last "as long as possible" The 'bone on bone' horrible grinding pain has eased abit (for now) but i'm still in daily pain, I just need to keep optimistic and hope they last as long as possible... then it will be in for two replacements....xxhugs freesia xxx0 -
Well, this is it! Tomorrow is the big day when I'll be under the knife having Patello-femoral replacement.
I'll let you know how it goes when I get out 4-6 days estimated.
Chow for now0 -
Hi
Bit late in the day is this the pocedure where they replace kneecaps and insert a button type thing too?
I sincerely hope everything goes well for you tomorrow and hope to see you posting how great youre recovering soon!
Elainexpmartin77 wrote:Well, this is it! Tomorrow is the big day when I'll be under the knife having Patello-femoral replacement.
I'll let you know how it goes when I get out 4-6 days estimated.
Chow for now0 -
Hi Elainex - This procedure involves replacing the trochlear groove with a metal plate and the back of the knee cap with a button so there's a smoothe gliding motion when bending.
I'll defo let everyone know how it goes
Paul0 -
Hi Paul
ah yes this is something a lady at my hydrotherpy pool is hoping to get undertaken by the end of the year as both her kneecaps are diseased..Sounds like a great procedure and I really hope everything goes well for you...
Elainexpmartin77 wrote:Hi Elainex - This procedure involves replacing the trochlear groove with a metal plate and the back of the knee cap with a button so there's a smoothe gliding motion when bending.
I'll defo let everyone know how it goes
Paul0 -
pmartin77 wrote:Well, this is it! Tomorrow is the big day when I'll be under the knife having Patello-femoral replacement.
I'll let you know how it goes when I get out 4-6 days estimated.
Chow for now
Sorry I missed this last night...... I really hope all goes well for you today, I'll be thinking of you.... wishing you a speedy recovery post op, and look forward to hearing how you are...
xxhugs freesia xxx0 -
Hi there...
How did the OP go...??
Hope you are keeping well......xhugs freesia xxx0 -
pmartin77 wrote:This procedure involves replacing the trochlear groove with a metal plate and the back of the knee cap with a button so there's a smoothe gliding motion when bending.
I'll defo let everyone know how it goes
Paul
How did the OP go....??
Been thinking of you..... Hope your well...hugs freesia xxx0
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