Shortstuff26
junior member
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2022
- Messages
- 51
- Age
- 39
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
Hi, I’m new to this forum but SO thankful i came across it. I am a 37 year old female and was just recommended a TKR by a reputable knee surgeon here in OK, USA. Prior to 10 months ago I never even thought this could be a possibility for me as I was a healthy and active runner. I’ve been running for twenty years on pavement with NO signs of pain. Then after a hard run both my knees swelled up and i had intense pain. I was seen by an orthopedic doctor and was treated for 3rd degree MCL strains and 2nd degree quad strains bilaterally with physical therapy. Fast forward 9 months the pain in my knees was only getting worse and my knees were feeling unstable. I was referred to a knee surgeon who took X-rays of my knees and told me I needed knee replacements. I believe I am STILL in shock. He told me that “ I would know when I was ready” to have surgery and that we would start with cortisone injections in both knees. I am afraid of the unknowns after surgery and I feel like I’m too young to be in this predicament. Any young members that could share their thoughts and experiences is greatly appreciated.