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    Implant longevity (Interesting)

    I saw a TV ad (US) this weekend about a new Wright medical knee joint implant with a 30 year life expectancy. New materials and I believe the test for the longevity were done robotic and was not a clinical trial.
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    Implant longevity (Interesting)

    I saw a TV ad (US) this weekend about a new Wright medical knee joint implant with a 30 year life expectancy. New materials and I believe the test for the longevity were done robotic and was not a clinical trial.
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    New joints being grown

    Check this out. I found this article in the science section of a local news service.
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    New joints being grown

    Check this out. I found this article in the science section of a local news service.
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    Cause of lateral movement

    I have a friend who had BI-TKR 3 years ago I thought he was doing fine but when I saw him yesterday he was limping very badly both legs. After talking to him for a while he stated that he had to much movement in both knee joints that the were loose and very unstable. We sat down in chairs facing...
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    Usage question

    How do you tell which threads you have posted to? Sometimes I have trouble remembering which threads I have posted to and want to follow up on. I look at most threads but only post to a few and always have trouble finding them when I return.
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    Newbys on Post OP side

    Looks like lots of surgeries scheduled this week so be prepared next week will be busy.
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    Muscle strength and tkr

    I am of the opinion that it takes much stronger muscles both below the knee and above for these new knees of mine to work correctly. I know for a fact 25+ years ago I did not do all of the strength training that I do now to make my knees feel good. But that could be why I got a knee injury in...
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    1 year ago today

    Today is the one year anniversary of my surgery and also about one year that I have been posting on this site. I am pain free when I want to be and have no limitations. The surgery and recovery were nothing short of a miracle and far exceeded my expectations. I would like to thank all of...
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    Patient types

    There are basically three types of knee replacement patients. 1. Sedate, mostly concerned with basic movement and stability. Able to walk and do most generic chores pain free. 2. Mildly active, expects to return to active life style, light exercise, light sports etc. minimal pain. 3...
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    Encouragement: Old dogs new tricks

    There are so many things given up because of bad knees I would like to list things that some would take for granted in hopes of encouraging others to let this surgery change their lifes. 1. walking without pain 2. sleeping without pain 3. playing golf 4. riding my six year old piggy back...
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    Old dog new trick

    It's been 10 Months since my BI-TKR and I find new tricks every day. When I was twenty I bowled semi professional it was one of my great passions, an average weekend would consist of over 50 games of practice + 3 leagues each week it was a way of life. over the years my knees made me slow down...
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    Great DAY!

    So many negative post lately I just wanted to start a positive one. I am 12 weeks post op and loving everyday of it. I had BI-TKR and it has changed my life for the good, no not just good but great. At 3 days post op I started PT and immediately saw improvement. the pain I had before surgery was...
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    Falls during recovery

    At five weeks post BI-TKR I was told by PT that I could walk on a treadmill at home to help with the recovery. My wife had a treadmill that I had never been on but I decided to give it a try. I got on and started slow and sped up little by little feeling very confident. At 9 minutes 36 seconds I...
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    Scar location and flexation

    I had two surgeons one left handed and one right handed that performed the surgery on both knees at once. One scar runs perfectly down the center of my knee the other starts out above my knee centered then curves around the kneecap and ends up centered below the knee. My primary surgeon did the...
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    Tkr is life changing

    I am post BI-TKR but would like to re-state that this surgery is "LIFE CHANGING" for the good! The only regret I have is having waited so many years!
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    Pt and pain meds

    PT is the most important single factor in your recovery from this surgery! I had BI-TKR seven weeks ago. Today is my second day back to work I am not 100% but 1000% better than before surgery. I attribute this to the fact I would prepare for PT, the following is what I would do. 1.Rest fully...
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    7 Weeks new shoes

    At 4 weeks post I went to the mall with my wife for a little personal PT. I had the usual stiffness but not much knee pain as I was still taking pain meds regular and at PT. The pain I encountered was foot pain, and I mean I was miserable. She headed for the girley stuff I went the a shoe store...
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    BI-TKR 7 Weeks

    My surgery went great and I have had no set backs. I had PT for 7 weeks, very rigorous at my request. I have been released from my DR. at this is my second day back at work. My DR. was very adament about plenty of pain meds before PT and I truly believe that this is what made the difference in...
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    Max at home!!!

    I will post on the other side soon.

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