Say Hello

emmamcg

Hello, I’m a 37 year old, who has hypermobility and after having loose joints and dislocations as a child, my right knee finally gave up last year and I tore my ACL and meniscus. I got surgery this year and they realised that I have severe arthritis and need a knee replacement! I’m looking for help and advice as I was told I would have to be at least 50 before being considered. How do I manage that long? also the pain i have now is worse than before the surgery.

Tom

Hello and welcome to the forum, @emmamcg

I understand that you had hypermobility as a child, you are now having complications with your knee. During surgery for your ACL and meniscus repair, it was discovered that you had severe arthritis requiring replacement. You were told that this would have to be delayed past your 50th birthday.

Your post has now been released to the

Here is some information on knee replacement and other links that could help:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

After moderation, your post will appear in the open forum and I am sure you will get responses from other members in a similar situation.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Tom.