Knee replacement in your fifties

Steffan

Hi all, I would like to chat about people that had a knee replacement in their 50's. I would like to chat to people that have had this operation in the last 1-2 years and people that had it in their 50's, but that was 15-20 yrs ago.

I have been advised by my Consultant that I will need 2 new knees, but not sure how long to delay this for.

remmingtonwildhunter

Good morning ive had both done both flushed out 8-9 times each bone on bone...

Had my right done in 2014 age 49 text book opp done at RNOH Stanmore in surgery 1 hr knee clases for 6 months 137 degrees bend...

Left knee 2017 same surgeon same hospital not as good as right knee 130 degrees flex no two joint replacements are the same...

Would i do it again OH YES pain gone rehab about 6 monts i was bk on my mountain bike in 6 weeks i would say get it done asap i was lucky i live in a bungerlow but look out for a cheap knee walker they are great about £40 sh of the selling sites hope this helps...

stickywicket

I didn't have replacements in my 50s but I did have my first ones aged 31. I looked after them well. I didn'-t ask anything very demanding of them as I have widespread RA and OA but I have always made sure they got plenty of exercise of the right kind. One was replaced after 27 years. I still have the other but it's totally shot now - the kneecap has slid off to the right and the TKR to the left. They're looking into whether or not it can be revised but it's very doubtful. I don't regret my initial ops one bit. I had twp small sons ar the time. If you get the chance then go for it but look after the new knees.