Hello Everyone

Mike_E

Hi. I’m new to this community. My Arthritis journey started about 35 years ago when I was injured in police basic training. Self defence training resulted in a torn meniscus which required an arthroscopy to unlock my knee. And from there the troubles and pain began.

35 years later I have had one total knee replacement and am waiting on the nhs to pull itself out of the Covid crisis and start operations on non-life threatening conditions.

The knee which has been replaced about 18 months ago isn’t great - still somewhat painful and grinds, so I’m now debating whether to go through it all again with the other, which is decaying fast - bone in bone, won’t straighten, constant pain. Dilemma!!!!!!!!

chrisb

Hi @Mike_E and welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

Following an injury many years ago you’ve more recently has a knee replacement which is causing you some discomfort. In addition, your other knee is deteriorating and you are in a dilemma as to whether or not to go through the same procedure with this knee. 

You may find this link to our website of helpful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/

 

Here’s a link to a recent discussion that you may find it beneficial to join:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/56593/failed-right-knee-replacement

 

I hope that you receive some useful feedback from other forum members which helps you with your current dilemma. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)