YiaYia Joy
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- Aug 17, 2021
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I am a 65 year old female with knee pain, both knees. The MRI of my right knee shows a complex ACL tear, multiple meniscus tears, no cartilage, and fluid, cysts, etc. I saw an orthopedic surgeon in July, and although he had not seen the MRI results (it was ordered by an ortho doctor who does not do TKR surgery), he did an x-ray of both knees and agreed that TKR would be in my future. He ordered PT for five weeks, and a followup visit with him this week.
PT has been very helpful. My therapist did see the MRI results and said it looked awful. So, although PT has helped me with pain management, I am not sure what to do going forward. My last PT appointment is this Monday, and I see the surgeon on Thursday. I know there is no repairing, or reversing the damage done, and I am tired of being afraid to move. I want my previous level of activity back. Do I push for the surgery, or continue to focus on exercise, pain management, strengthening for the long haul. I am tired of my knee problems ruling my life. I am tired of feeling like cripple, limping, and hobbling every time I exert myself just a little. Can anyone tell me when it is the right time to push for the TKR surgery???
PT has been very helpful. My therapist did see the MRI results and said it looked awful. So, although PT has helped me with pain management, I am not sure what to do going forward. My last PT appointment is this Monday, and I see the surgeon on Thursday. I know there is no repairing, or reversing the damage done, and I am tired of being afraid to move. I want my previous level of activity back. Do I push for the surgery, or continue to focus on exercise, pain management, strengthening for the long haul. I am tired of my knee problems ruling my life. I am tired of feeling like cripple, limping, and hobbling every time I exert myself just a little. Can anyone tell me when it is the right time to push for the TKR surgery???