wrappergirl
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I am 47 and I have a very crooked leg, its knock kneed (valgus) to the point that its visibly crooked and causing a lot of pain and swelling. Because the knee and leg are so crooked it has caused the foot to become what they call a skew foot, the bones (metatarsals) are now all crooked and twisted. I have tried orthotics in my shoes and an unloader brace, both cause even more pain, one aggravates the other and because my knee is swelling so much the brace becomes too tight constantly to even put on.
My ortho. and foot dr. both told me I need to straighten the leg before they can reconstruct the foot and the only way to straighten the leg is to replace the knee.
The osteoarthritis is really bad now, I've been told on x ray it looks worse than most in their 80's.
My concerns are, 1. I heard that being younger when you have a TKR is much more painful than having the surgery at an older age. 2. I'm worried about need revisions, how many I might need and what problems that could cause.
The pain is now at a point where if I'm on my feet for more than 10 to 20 minutes just walking or standing, the swelling and pain increase instantly. My right knee is about 5 inches larger than my left knee from the swelling and my left knee is also slightly swollen all the time (both need replacing).
So I'm wondering if anyone my age has had this surgery or if anyone has had similar problems with a valgus (crooked or knock knee) knee and how they di or are doing? How they found the surgery and recovery to be also ?
I'm facing both knees being replaced and then my foot reconstructed so its all a bit overwhelming, I'd love to hear advice or stories from anyone, thank you
My ortho. and foot dr. both told me I need to straighten the leg before they can reconstruct the foot and the only way to straighten the leg is to replace the knee.
The osteoarthritis is really bad now, I've been told on x ray it looks worse than most in their 80's.
My concerns are, 1. I heard that being younger when you have a TKR is much more painful than having the surgery at an older age. 2. I'm worried about need revisions, how many I might need and what problems that could cause.
The pain is now at a point where if I'm on my feet for more than 10 to 20 minutes just walking or standing, the swelling and pain increase instantly. My right knee is about 5 inches larger than my left knee from the swelling and my left knee is also slightly swollen all the time (both need replacing).
So I'm wondering if anyone my age has had this surgery or if anyone has had similar problems with a valgus (crooked or knock knee) knee and how they di or are doing? How they found the surgery and recovery to be also ?
I'm facing both knees being replaced and then my foot reconstructed so its all a bit overwhelming, I'd love to hear advice or stories from anyone, thank you
