Patello-femoral replacement

pmartin77
pmartin77 Member Posts: 6
edited 13. Oct 2012, 10:27 in Living with Arthritis archive
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.

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello there and welcome to the forum.

    Nine arthroscopies :o 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.
    Steven Wright
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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... :o as both knees are equally knackered as each other... Something to look forward too...!!

    Good Luck
    hugs freesia xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No help at all here

    Just wanted to welcome you to the forums from me.

    Lovely to meet you

    Toni xxx
  • pmartin77
    pmartin77 Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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

    Elainex
    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.
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 xxx
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Been thinking about you... How did the OPERATION go...??
    Hope your well....xx
    hugs freesia xxx
  • pmartin77
    pmartin77 Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
  • calcass
    calcass Member Posts: 29
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :wink:
    Good luck
    Be more Panda
    Ccass
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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....xx
    hugs freesia xxx
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :wink:
    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....xx
    hugs freesia xxx
  • pmartin77
    pmartin77 Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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!

    Elainex
    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
  • pmartin77
    pmartin77 Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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

    Paul :)
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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...

    Elainex
    pmartin77 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

    Paul :)
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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...

    xx
    hugs freesia xxx
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there...

    How did the OP go...??

    Hope you are keeping well......x
    hugs freesia xxx
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 xxx

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