I've had both knees TKR. First was the left and I thought the pain levels in that were pretty bad; and then 18 months later I had the right knee done. That was when I found out that the initial left knee was a breeze! The right knee was dreadful pain by comparisn. But two things I learned and it's my advice to anyone that has a TKR - excercise and bend the knee until you're nearly crying and trembling from the effort, then wait for the swelling and then the ice it, ice it, ice it. Repeat, repeat, repeat at least three times day. Bending & ice are your best friends, they help you to reduce the number of those shit opiate painkillers! Am I better after these TKRs? Totally and absolutely. I took about 1 year for the left knee to feel like new but the right one was not as successful as the left one and I still get the odd pain twinge down the outer side of my thigh to the new knee. But I can walk for miles whereas prior to TKR I couldnt even get down the drive to check my mailbox. I couldn't even walk my dog! Get it done, get a new life.

Had both done, a year apart. It gave me back my life. Do your exercises. Work the knee to achieve full flexibility. It is hard but you will not be sorry if you work through it. Good luck.

@jeanoneill5245

Жыл бұрын

Brian, Yes I still do my Exercises, otherwise my knee will get very still and won't move.

@drakebatchelder7282

Жыл бұрын

Had both of mine done the same day and was totally recovered with no pain and played in a member guest golf tournament 3 months to the day after surgery.

@linato1855

Жыл бұрын

@@drakebatchelder7282, lucky you. I’m still struggling to get up from sitting and limping when walking, at almost four months post op. Yes I do my exercises but, the foot to hip swelling has been tremendous. Very painful foot still, if I stand longer than five minutes. Couldn’t move the first month because of the staples…even after they were removed, whoever did it was a butcher. I had skin folds and big knots along the scar. One spot was infected…. I wish I’d had your surgeon! 🥹

@Chris_at_Home

Жыл бұрын

I had one replace in 2014. I was back to work where I had to climb ladders to reach communications equipment in 4 weeks. I worked my ass off. I didn’t take any pain meds. My Doctor was amazed and I was 61 yo. I’m 70 this month and can’t even tell I had it done. The other knee is still great, I didn’t wear the other one out, but damaged it.

@janinehiggins1507

Жыл бұрын

Good news thank you 🇬🇧

I had my total knee replacement 5 years ago and to say the surgery was excruciating is an understatement. I couldn't get comfortable to sleep for nearly 7 days after surgery. My knee felt on fire from the inside and the brusing I had from my thigh to the tips of my toes was unbelievable. The recovery is painful and long but it's worth it in the end

@linato1855

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to that as at 4 months, I’m still as pre op state. ✌🏻

@LivingJudyStyle

Жыл бұрын

Did your bruising hurt? I have it bad too but it doesn't hurt at all. The bruising I mean.

@brendaflowers467

Жыл бұрын

​@Living Judy Style my bruising did hurt.

@LivingJudyStyle

Жыл бұрын

@@brendaflowers467 I'm so sorry! I'm surprised mine didn't hurt according to how it looked. Hope you are feeling better! ❤️

@abadiasantos2283

Жыл бұрын

I had a knee replacement surgery over 3 yrs a go,and still uncomfortable and for some reason I have a pain on the side.I need to get the other knee done but I don’t think I will.

I’m at 7 1/2 weeks after TKR on my left leg. The 1st three weeks were painful. I had to force myself to do the PT exercises at home. It was painful, but I was told by family that had gone through the same surgery how important it was. It was worth it. My mobility is excellent and the stiffness gets better every day. I still have a bit of swelling and my knee is still warm. Before the surgery riding in a car was painful. I couldn’t get comfortable no matter how I sat. Today after PT I got in the car and there was no pain or discomfort at all. My knee was bone on bone for a couple of years and it got to a point where I could barely walk. I guess I’m one of the lucky ones who came through the surgery successfully.

@ruthirwin8222

Жыл бұрын

Mine has been bone on bone for 7 years..sore but im om tramadol

Precious and totally true info. I had a total surgery 3 monts ago at 79. I'm at 80% recovery and still works hard in physio. Be patient and take care of yourself.

@janetgillette2955

Жыл бұрын

I'm 92 and left knee has been bone on bone for about 20 years. I used trekking poles on hikes. For the last year, I've been using a walker for more stability but doing pretty well. Then on Christmas evening I was in my daughter's car when we were sidewiped at freeway merge and my breastbone and ribs were fractured and my poor knee crushed against the dashboard. Since then, my left knee has been rather painfully unstable and the doctor at the rehab facility where I was for 2 months encoursged me to have a total knee joint replacement. I'm seeing a knee specialist in a week to get his opinion and then I'll decide. After reading the negative blogs, I was thinking No Way, but you've done so well I thought I'd ssk if you think my sge precludes having this done? I'd appreciate your opinion in general. Thanks!

I have had both knees replaced , 1year apart, 2 nd one a year ago. I am 75 years old. Both times, I was off the pain meds on the fourth day and none after that. I was recovered and rehabbed in 6 weeks. I work as a truck mechanic and I do refrigeration on trucks, trailers and rail cars. I was back to work both times after six weeks off and fully able to function pain-free. I am aware that not everyone is able to do that, but I was able to. I am extremely pleased with both of the surgeries.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Boom. Well done. Thank your surgeon and God but not in that order.

@jondstewart

2 жыл бұрын

It didn’t happen to you until your 70’s. I’m only 53 and it’s been like this for me the past 4-5 years. I’ve been active and done manual labor maybe 15 years of my working life, but not that much! I guess that year I was dumped off with the Army and made to walk with 100 pounds of gear on me did it. But I was only 38 years old.

@eve-lyndavis9366

2 жыл бұрын

Well Done Larry 👏

@roderickpullen4102

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. I'm 71 and considering this in both knees. It's great to be able to relate to a posting, positive or negative.

@larrymeyer7064

2 жыл бұрын

Jon: I’ll add story. 2003 accident, R- knee was shattered, broken tibial plateau, resulting in Re-construction. Three friends with knee replacements and too many other ugly stories, I waited until the last minute to have mine done. Surgeon was recommended by a sports injury physician, prep recommended by a PT. I am very thankful for a good 😊 choice of surgeon. As I mentioned before I am 75 years old, I am still working full-time, don’t plan to quit soon. And both knees are doing exceptionally well. The only thing I haven’t been able to do, so far, working on it, is to squat and sit on my heels. Flexibility? (also told not to run 🏃‍♀️ or jump). I encourage you to make a good choice and seriously consider having knees fixed.

Four months post op, best description yet Thanks. perfect

The best explanation of recovery I have seen. Mirrors my recovery from two replacements 3 month apart perfectly. I have been given back my life by surgeons like you and and your support team.Thanks for posting this.

So nice to hear your friendly voice after my TKR surgery. This has been my experience in one week pos5 surgery; this is a brutal and painful surgery but an improvement to the misery I had with no cartilage. I’m pleased with the results giving me the chance for improving my ability to walk.

Excellent advice to not compare with other knee stories. I needed no pain meds when I got home and was back playing golf at 9 weeks. I wasn’t playing back to full form, but I sure did enjoy it more than before the surgery.

I’d like to thank all of the TKR surgeons, design engineers, research experts, nurses and care personnel, physical therapists for making my life totally better with new knees!! I am grateful for your struggles in med school!

Thank-you for providing such an honest overview. I have had both knees replaced and both healed differently!! Walking is so much better xx

I'm 3 months after TKR , and 5 months total hip replacement left leg. Thank you Dr. Joel for the many questions that you answered. I'm also an amputee of my right leg due to a farm accident 55 years ago. I now know what time frame I can look forward to full recovery. Dr. Joel your video has given me peace of mind, and justified my wife's comments . As she was giving much the same thing, be patient!!

I'm a home care P.T. and thought I knew what patients were going through. After my R TKR however, I had more patience with the TKR patients I worked with. Now it is my best knee! Yes it hurts but it gets better every day unless you over do it. This is great info. I would add that the stretching and walking with a walker or cane is really important. If you don't follow directions or don't do the exercises you will probably have more pain or a worse outcome. It was nice to be able to reassure my patients that everything will get better and I know because I did it too. Some folks wanted to see my incision! Thanks for this video. I'm sure it has helped people. From western Massachusetts USA :-)

Thank you for the information.I had right knee replacement in December,2022 & most bothersome is the stiffness although I do feel some pain.Looking forward to the 1 year mark as I also need left knee replacement.Oh,what joy!!

Excellent video. He clearly explains the various stages of recovery and how no two people are the same.

Thanks for the videos. I had a TKR on my left knee. I already walked with a cane post a TBI inducing accident where I was hit by an SUV in Dec. of 2002. My left knee was left literally crooked post that accident. So I had my TKR in June of last year and I see progress nearly daily at this point. I still tote my cane outside but I rarely use it. It is more for others to see so that I am left some space. I see a PT specializing in TKR's and I am back to swimming and spinning daily. I don't use my cane at home or at the gym but I still do tote it outside. It's comforting to know from a medical professional that it does take a while for the body and mind to get used to the new knee. My advice for others is to just WALK, SPIN, SWIM or get active! I theoretically could jog or run but why would I do that? My goal now is to one day just lose this cane. So much of clearing that hurdle is mental, with me. The 1 year hearing advice is good to hear. I am at 8 mo. post my new knee.

Thank you! I know your video popped up on my homescreen at just the right time. I had my first tkr 7-26-21 and the second tkr 10-6-21. The first one I rocked it and within 3 months I had flexion 0-150. This second one has flexion 0-146 but it’s been a bear. It still feels so tight I was getting worried. I went from a walker to having a life now and playing with my grandchildren.

What an empathetic approach, thank you. I had my right tkr and my leg was black and blue. It took such a long time to heal. 3 mths later my left tkr and it was a breeze. Now, 18 mths on I am walking well but two totally different recoveries. Still have pain walking downhill though. My expectations were very unrealistic. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!

Great video! I wish I'd seen this sooner, but watching it today has brought a lot of reassurance during my own recovery from a TKR. Good words from a voice I trust. I'd completely forgotten my high school classmate was an orthopedist in Austin. :)

Great video. Says all you need to know. Theres always someone who'll be quick to tell you that they were all singing and dancing after 6 weeks. Everybody is different, we heal differently. Two knees are not the same. I've had my second knee replacement 3 days ago. The first took a good 8 months for me to be fully confident. The new one feels totally different. The pain is intense but i feel the recovery will be quicker.

Thank you Dr. Hurt, for telling it to us as it is, and helping us set more realistic expectations. Much appreciated!

@SharonCullenArt

Жыл бұрын

“To get over a knee replacement?” 😂😂 I didn’t know you could get over it.

Thank you for this video. I'm nearly 3 months aftet TLKR with the right one done 4.5 years earlier. I also have a spinal condition which complicates things. I've felt that it has been more challenging pain wise and had put that down to age. I've really had to push through the pain even though I was up walking on crutches the day after surgery. I needed the surgery more for stability on the leg as I'd had a lot of falls and it was pulling the whole of my right side out of alignment. I had inpatients rehab and then intensive outpatients therapy with a little break over Christmas. Then it was back to supervised therapy during January. Now I'm doing modified Pilates and able to do exercises on my hands and knees which were too painful before. My therapist keeps encouraging me with how much I have progressed and that's something important to do-reflect on and be grateful for the progress you have made! Then you can challenge yourself to push things further to see what you can do. Having a strong core is important as well as keeping up the exercise! Losing weight is also beneficial for reducing pressure on your joints. Massaging around the area of the scar has also helped to move fluid & flatten the swelling.

Thanks. I just got mine done on April 5th. Tomorrow is my two week checkup. This is great information.

At age 70 I had a total knee replacement done. I am a golfer and was a bit of an athlete in my younger days. My doc told me if I were to follow his instructions and rehab properly I would play golf in 6 weeks time. He was amazing, I played 18 houses of golf in 6 weeks to the day. You see the first 3 weeks to a month I truly wondered if I would meet hat goal. You must fight thru the pain and do your rehab. I was standing 4 hours after surgery. I had surgery in late afternoon. I stayed overnight, the next morning I went to my first rehab with quite a few people, learning basics. That lasted about one hour. I was released that morning. I plowed into my rehab. Fought through it for a month. Then it was a piece of cake. NO SCAR TISSUE for me. That was 7 years ago, best decision I ever made. You see you beat the rehab part before you have the surgery.

@sheilawiggins4402

Жыл бұрын

How do you if there is scar tissue?

Had both knees done 6 months apart #1 Do your exercises B4 surgery, this helps to build up strength and recovery. 2 Get your mind set to do the exercises and know you can do what is required. A positive mental attitude is key. Don’t reply on drugs. 3 work on the range of motion in all exercises KEY to recovery. I weaned myself off drugs early. That being said don’t let the pain get ahead of you. I was 66 years young when I have them done. I ate pain meds like candy. Played sports and heavy physical work, I had to walk down steps backwards b4 knee replacement. Best thing I every had done. To doctors if I was a horse I have them do the other 2. Positive mental attitude is key, U must want to do it. Life changing operation

I had the left knee done 2 years later. Bone on bone condition. Very painful. Rehab was slower but back on court at 5 months. Still gives me some kneecap pain but I can live with it. Better than a kane and walker when the knee finally failed. 10 knee surgeries total. Still play golf every week too! Put in the work and continue living. But a full replacement is very tuff. So be prepared but never never ever give up. I am now almost 71 with a triple bypass behind me and going strong!!!

I had my rt knee replaced in 2014. Pain was incredible. Played 18 holes using my cart 90 days out. Had ice on the back nine. I can say two years is a goal. I’m now so glad I had it done.

Thank you for this video, I only wish I had discovered it prior to my surgery. You are the first person to explain healing in a way that not only makes sense but doesn't give a false timeline for recovery.

@HeidiSue60

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. My surgeon is the best in the state and developed the device that he implanted but there was zero pre-op education and I went into this completely unprepared. This video would have been good to view ahead of time.

@ 3 months post op at the age of 50 in good shape. Just graduated PT and I feel like I’m 80% there. I can do everything I want although the knee feels a bit strange. I get some clicking noises and the feeling isn’t 100% back around the knee, but I’m happy and noticing continued gains. For me the beginning I made a ton of progress and then it stalled. Don’t worry things will get better

@carolrossi5861

2 жыл бұрын

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Best video of all on what to expect for recovery.

Best video I've seen re: knee replacement surgery! You didn't sugar coat anything yet you were not frightening Thank you sir!!

I had a knee replaced,at 80 years old,followed the recommended excercises and physio therapy ., drove 1500 miles to Florida and played golf within 6 weeks.

@rhondarn0422

2 жыл бұрын

I just had knee replacement 2 weeks ago today. This post was so helpful. It received my anxiety. Thank you so much! I appreciated this a lot. I go see my surgeon for my 2-week post op this afternoon. Thank you again! I'm doing great by your video and this reassures me.

I’m so glad I listened to your video. It made my expectations on my recent knee surgery more acceptable. You explained everything so clear. Thank you.

Thank you. Had a full knee replacement done three days ago. This give me hope and perspective

I’ve had a replacement, 2 revisions,and peri prose tic. I quit pain meds after 2 weeks. UCE IS YOUR FRIEND. Learn to love it!

This was very interesting, Doctor. Thankyou. I'm sure the healing time does vary from person to person. Now, it's true for me that after one full year I didn't even think about the procedure anymore. I had a full left-knee replacement, Feb 24th, 2014. My surgeon was Dr. Evan M. Schwechter who performed the procedure at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. By June 2014 I was going on 17 mile hikes on uneven terrain with no issues whatsoever. I'm not kidding. You may not believe me, but I was, for all intents and purposes, fully healed by August 2014, only 7 months after surgery.

Excellent presentation. I plan on sharing this video with all of my patients! Thank you!

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Humbled. Thank you.

This is the best and most realistic guidance I have seen so far. Thank you

Thank Dr. I had TKR approximately 6 weeks ago and have watched several videos , but until now, no one has ever discussed these topics. I'm currently living in OK, but we're moving to San Antonio in a year and a half. I will make an appointment with you then! Thanks again for the information

5 months post op. I journalled my experience from 2 years before TKR ( our hospitals had stopped elective surgeries for 18 months during covid) so I was getting durolane gel shots, doing pre op exercises, working on strengthening my hamstrings. The worst for me was the first 16 days, at day 16 post op I was ready to go off the oxy. Within the first couple of days I noticed that the Osteoarthritis pain in that knee was completely gone and was only feeling surgery pain. My scar looks great. Full range of movement. I only get a tightness feel on really cold or rainy days. But a nice warm shower and a 15 minute walk clears that up. I still get the odd bit of healing pain, but it's nothing. I'm getting my other knee done in March have to wait a bit because of getting steroid injections for compressed nerves in my shoulders. I'm still on the walker, but not forever, once other knee is done, I start working on getting both hips replaced. These surgeries are life changing, but you do have to put in the work to get the most benefit, like anything in life. One day, one step at a time

I’ve had my second knee replacement done and this explanation you have given has been by far the best. Thank you for easing my mind.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for this simple yet very informative video that has offered me a more realistic expectation of my true recovery. I had unilateral medial left knee surgery 3 weeks ago. I will say, as an active athlete I was seriously going down the wrong path to thinking of my quick recovery. I'm also a massage therapist. I was told I'd be at work the next day and riding a stationary bicycle (not my bike on the road yet) the following week. My balloon was completely deflated and it messed with my head. I honestly had no idea how long my recovery would take. So, you've helped me to understand. I'm continuing my outpatient therapy (yes, a couple of them hurt like heck while doing them) and I do them religiously 2x daily - some even more. My next goal is to figure out when I can get back to working out, possibly riding a stationary bike and swimming. Again, your video was very informative and much appreciated.

Am I GLAD I ran into your video. My knees are bone to bone & have been recommended surgery but I wanted to be informed since the Drs I saw were TOO RUSHED & made no effort for explanation. Felt like a robot was talking to me. Saw other videos & they were in a word race. Had trouble understanding them cause they spoke so fast. Im frustrated from that until I saw YOUR VIDEO. OMG👍 FINALLY someone who explained in a compassionate HUMANE way that's EASY to understand. THANK YOU!!!! THANK U THANK U!!!

I have had two new replacements. With both, I was feeling 95 to 98% back to normal after six months. At the one-year mark, I felt absolutely back to where I should be

I had my left knee replaced about 4 months ago and about to have my right knee replaced. I was concerned about still having pain in my left knee and swelling. Thank you doctor for putting my mind at rest.

Dear Doctor Hurt , I had a surgery on one knee In June 2022 , during the pandemic time , with the lack of experience , I wish I can look this video before ....your video is the "best" I ever look at ; and it represent the reality of my experience , BRAVO for your advice and video

24 Feb will be 6 months for tkr on my right knee. I've watched a lot of videos before, and after the surgery. I like this video, because it's answering questions with straightforward information, yet with a tone of kindness, even empathy. I feel like questions I didn't know how to ask were answered, and kind of have a feel for what to expect ove the next 6 months. In closing, I noticed "getting better pain", versus "getting worse pain" within a couple weeks. Gotta admit, it sometimes was worse than the worst from before, but that has passed as well.

@sharmafayelabrew5368

2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I totally agree with you. This video is the best I’ve seen. He is very straightforward. A doctor really messed up my first tkr in 2018. He didn’t put in titanium and the need was too small. I suffered through three and a half years of pain and uncaring doctors. Finally I was referred to the Anderson Clinic and had a revised tkr in Jan 2022. I’m happy to say, I’m almost 80 percent in three months. My knee is still purple and I do home therapy twice a day six days a week. I’ll be 75 years old in two months and I’m sure at my age

@sharmafayelabrew5368

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t finish my last sentence. I was saying it’s longer to heal at my age. I didn’t mention my second surgery by the first doctor. I had three infections, so three weeks after the first surgery I had another one then fired the doctor. If you see a Rabbitt, RUN.

@maureenmurphythatwasalovel1972

2 жыл бұрын

That's the best video I've seen yes I got my knee done Feb and I'm doing good all about exercise you have to keep going xx

@sivjeeparuchuri7620

Жыл бұрын

Dwe1

Thanks for very straightforward statement on post TKR expectations. It will help us become more realistic and help keep anxieties under check.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I like this doc because hes honest. Ive had both my knees done and hes right on.

I had my left knee replaced in March 2022 and my right knee in May of 2022. It was 2 months and 3 weeks in between surgeries. My left knee was bone on bone and extremely painful for close to 10 years and my right knee was not far behind on the bone on bone. As far as pain both knees were just as bad, it is not a surgery that gets better in a couple of weeks, however the improvement on my left knee which was the first surgery was so big that I did not hesitate getting the right knee done less than three months after the first one. My Surgeon and PT Dr. Are both amazing and even though it was painful, especially getting to good mobility and range of motion, I am so glad I did it and that I can walk normally again. PT was torture some days but it makes all the difference In healing.

Nice easy quick explanation Mine done, Nob,17th 2020. Still somewhat hurting, bending is hurts certain Engle , not total pain is gone, I will say about 90% pain is gone from total replacement. Recommend.

My knee surgery recovery went wonderfully well. What didn't help was having my car T-boned 6 weeks after the surgery and ending up with a comminuted fracture of my femur) same leg! Put the two things together, including a non-healing fracture, and it was a loooooong recovery period. Still so pleased with the knee replacement. When it's needed, and it definitely will be, I will be having my second knee replaced as well.

I just had my knee replacement surgery yesterday. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

My physical therapist was at my house THE DAY I came home from the hospital. They pushed me and I'm so thankful they did!! Physical therapy and ice!! Keep at it no matter how much it hurts and remember, you're starting the healing process so that old knee is NO MORE!! Thank goodness for technology, Dr's, nurses, therapist and KNOWLEDGE!! Do your homework. My 1st TKR was in May and I'm still doing my exercises, it feels great now. Don't get discouraged!! It's worth it. I did feel immediately relieved from the former pain so I knew I could take what was coming with a piece of cake. Thank you so much for this video. Every Dr absolutely should prepare their patients but unfortunately it doesn't always happen. I had THE BEST TEAM!!

hello i had my right knee partial knee replacement in june 2020.just had my left knee done full replaceent done 3 weeks ago.love it doesnt hurt to walk any more.taking very little pain meds at the moment.going to therapy 2 times a week.no pain no gain.doing all my therapy stuff at home also.plus more.if she says do 10 of a certain motion i do 20.i think its also a head game getting better.i push my self to get better.still have leg up above heart and use ice packs regularly.after excerise i always nap so body recovers after work out it helps out a lot.thank you for reading and have a happy new year.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

3 жыл бұрын

I do both partial and total knees. My patients "like" their totals but tend to "love" their partials. Makes sense...the more of your own body we can keep the more normal it will feel. Problem is not everyone is a good partial knee replacement candidate.

Took me a good six months to get over mine. I developed a hip bursitis that really messed me up but thanks to KZread and doing a lot of exercises I’m so much better. 😊

@trintube68

8 ай бұрын

What videos on KZread do you recommend?!

Thanks a lot for very helpful advices, Dr. Hurt! I am in the 6th months after TKR, still have some pain, swelling, stiffness, very relieves after watching your video! Thumbs up!😊

This is the most helpful information I've found about knee replacement. I wish my doctor had told me this. I have a better understanding of the recovery process now.

Thank you for your very insightful comments! You really know your practice and understand what people experience when they have TKA. I’m 70 years old and have had both knees replaced 7 weeks apart this past year and I can say with certainty that everything you’ve said I’ve experienced and really appreciate your encouragement to give yourself a full year to recover even though my first op was immediate relief from pain but my second i nicknamed that knee “the evil twin”! 😄 With time all the inflammation and swelling has gone even though I constantly wondered why it was taking so long and wondered if I’d ever be able to ride my recumbent trike. That’s still an ongoing challenge but it hasn’t been a full year yet! Here’s hoping !!

@sharonwalton6129

2 жыл бұрын

My 2nd knee was the problem child also. That is a good name. The evil twin

@lillythomas1844

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@patvanzanten8763

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement. It’s been eight weeks for me and I’m still having a hard time.

@michaelocarroll417

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Dr Joe, l am 14 weeks following right knee total replacement, week one was awful terrible pain, however week two l was away walking with a cane doing about 1 Km a day, really feeing much better and free of pain, ll was driving after four weeks and off meds, saw my surgeon at week six and he signed me off his list. I did my own physiotherapy, age 76 ex military. Swimming and an exercising on a Exercycle were great enabling me to get FRM. My only issue at week 14 is the muscle and tendons ache at the back of the knee, no issues during the day just at night, now getting a full 6 hours sleep before l wake. Walking upto 10 Kms per day 18,000 steps. The knee replacement has certainly give me a better quality of life, for your readers yes the first couple of weeks are hard but l so please that l had the knee replacement.

Left knee done in February, right knee done in August and now in October both knees hurt about the same but I can climb into my Tundra and can manage to walk short distances without a cane. Things should be getting much better next year.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Give it a full year before the final result is in.

I had a partial left knee replacement 31 years ago. I did my PT and was back to work in 2 weeks. The operation was the best thing I could have done!

Thank you so much for making this little video! I really need to have a realistic perspective on the healing and how long it might take all of your information was Pertinent and certainly useful

I am 81 years old had a total knee replacement in April of this year in two weeks I was completely pain free

Thanks for this. My 71-year-old mom had her right knee done 2 days ago and when she’s home she lives with me. She can get quite anxious with her health so I’ll show her this to reassure her. As her carer, it’s good to know about the scar color and predicted timeline. This is much appreciated.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good. Knowledge is power.

@ermawhitmire2265

Жыл бұрын

I have had both right & left knee done . I had a excellent doctor. He recommended peddles for exercise. They are excellent. More exercise the better. I am doing great. Try exercise the better you will feel. Good luck. Erma Whitmire Dalton Ga

Very reassuring explanations. I had my left done 4 weeks ago and my right 2 years ago and this one seems to be much more hard work. Puts my mind at rest!

This surgery is a life changer. Im only 52 and GPS were reluctant to refer me. However I could barely work. Walking was agony. First one was done last year, and second one done 8 weeks ago and I have very little pain, I can walk without a limp and my life is slowly coming back

I’m 14 weeks post surgery. Pain has virtually gone but it’s still warm and some swelling is present so it’s tight . I’m having trouble with degree of bend. My physiotherapist can achieve good bend with me (it’s very painful still), harder for me alone. Struggling to get to 110 degrees on my own. It’s m scared I am too slow. Patience isn’t my strong suit! I am 47 though and was walking better before surgery than some people I knew so I’m trying not to compare

Great information, Especially about the color of the scar being red or white. I am four months post surgery and was very demoralized but your video has reassured me that my case is not unusual thank you for boosting my morale. My nerve pain was horrific but at least now I understand more about the numbness and that I may have to get used to it for the rest of my life thank you so much for being there

@jeanneroseman6114

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@pujaburman5260

2 жыл бұрын

When ur pain gone?

@auroraluis2484

2 жыл бұрын

Yes pain bad after 15 years

@sheilawiggins4402

Жыл бұрын

It's been 2 months for me. The numbness drives me crazy. Do you still have it and tightness?

@barbaracranford527

Жыл бұрын

Took three years for nerve pain to resolve...don't give up hope

Foot note to my previous post, 8 weeks and 1 day after my operation, with encouragement and reassurance from my Physio, I managed 5 minutes on a gym bike, now I feel like I am on the road to recovery.

Thank you for the info! It answered some of my questions and made me feel so much better.

I had total knee replacement almost 4 years ago. Every thing went as described here with one exception. I am never without pain and I have to often take pain medication to sleep at night. I have completed pain therapy and spinal injections with no results. Two surgeons have told that there is nothing they can do. I sometimes wish that I had never had the surgery.

Exercise exercise exercise! It’s the key to healing and making the surgery so much more tolerable. Yes it hurts like heck the first 7 days but keep up your exercises no matter how bad it hurts and ice the whole leg, that is also going to help with the pain. Once my swelling went down I started to be back to normal but I’m still doing my exercises everyday, Including walking, stationary bike and rowing. Not everyday for the rowing and bike but every other day. I’m 2 months out of surgery and just got back home from 8 days of camping on the coast, walking in the sand and the cold weather. Exercise is the key and I’m old🤩

Thank you so much for your honesty! I am the beginning of this journey, and this information helps me with figuring out when to do the surgery.

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago was doing great right away but throbbing more now. Thanks for explaining it helped

I'm 2 weeks post op from my total knee replacement. I had 3 days of really bad pain, but that's it. I still have pain as I heal but it's definitely not the worst pain I've ever had. I think sometimes it depends on the surgeon. I'm so thankful for the way mine has gone so far, and I'm looking fwd to my left knee being done as soon as they will do it. So sorry others had a different experience.

@kayboone7006

Жыл бұрын

Judy. I will have my knee done in 6 days. 10 days after surgery my daughter is getting married. I need to travel by car 3 hours away. I’m determined to go. What are your thoughts. I’m 71?

@LivingJudyStyle

Жыл бұрын

@@kayboone7006 I really think you will just have to play it by ear. For me, riding in the car was uncomfortable, not undoable, but just not comfortable. If you can prop up, and ice it, take some pain meds if needed, you may be fíne. I just think it's diff for each person. You may do great! God bless you!!!❤️

I wish my surgeon would have told me this beforehand. He barely told me a thing about what to expect. I am 6 months out, and I teach Kindergarten. I had my TKR surgery on my right knee on June 20, 2019 and still have a lot of stiffness and not able to walk normally yet like I want to. I was very depressed recovering from this and don't want to teach Kindergarten ever again because of it. My left knee is going to need a replacement sooner or later since I just had an injection 2 months ago. I had NO idea what to really expect and was very stressed out coming back after work having to have a sub and everything else. Was mentally very stressful and horrible to have to deal with. Most doctors don't tell you that.

@jacquelinewilliams4692

4 жыл бұрын

Wow I had my TKR on June 26th 2019. I am feeling the same way as you. At 6 months I went back to the doctor because I thought I should be doing better by now. I did get depressed a d I still walk with a limp. I stand all day at z d this is not helping my recovery. The doctor released me back to work after 2 months of surgery. So I can relate to your feelings. Good luck.

@estelal83

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor, my doctor never explained nothing to me, after 6 weeks of my right total knee replacement, I ask myself why didn’t just kept my old knee, I like my old knee better.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

3 жыл бұрын

I agree...it's super important that patient and doctor are on the same page here. I would rather under-promise and over-deliver than the opposite.

@scomoore1951

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re doing better now

@PURPLE.REIGN.1999

3 жыл бұрын

@@scomoore1951 thank you. 😊 I'm doing better. Can't walk a long ways yet, or run, but at least I know what to expect if and when I get my left knee done since I have arthritis in that kneecap.

MIL had total knee replacement at 83. Never needed pain meds. 3 months later she tandem ski dived!!! Just shows everyone is different.

I had both my knee surgery. Partial replacement, very good information Dr. Thank you So much. Physical Therapy is the key. Don’t skimp on it.

THANK YOU. You just gave me permission to lower my anxiety. I thought that it might take a year to get back to zero pain, but I was really expecting it to take less time. I appreciate your straight-forward explanations and advice. -D from NC

Thanks a very realistic talk on knee replacement I’m 7 weeks in since mine was done. Other knee was replaced 2-5 years ago and and the three month stage and one year was just as you said. Thanks

@fondapwatson

3 жыл бұрын

@Charles Martell maybe if you are Superman! I'm at 7 1/2 weeks and no way do I want to go through this again ever. I can only take one stair at a time. My knee is still very painful, sore and stiff. I am 66 years old. Good luck!

Hi Dr. Joel Hurt. I'm a 74 year old woman and had both my knees replaced simultaneously in February 2018 with rotating platform knees which I learned about on You Tube and asked my Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Frederick Huang of Proliance Orthopedic Associates in Seattle to use them to replace my knees. He did and they are great replacements that have movement more like natural knees. I'm a 50 years plus tennis player, and fitness work-out person, and I was back practicing tennis in June of 2018, began a part-time health and fitness YMCA job in August 2018. I played my first tennis doubles match in November 2018, and began playing regularly twice a week in January 2019 and continue . Rotating platform knee replacements are terrific and give sufficient return to one's normal activity, and excellent for active and sports playing persons.

I am four months into a revised tkr. I am doing great with a different surgeon. After three surgeries, seeing my knee split open from infection after the first tkr, I was afraid of losing my leg. With my new surgeon I’m feeling hopeful again. I am still doing therapy on my own and I’m smiling and getting around more. I know I’m going to throw this cane back in my closet by my 75th birthday in July. My heartfelt suggestion, research your surgeon before you allow him/her to cut on you for anything. I didn’t catch the doctors name on this video but in my heart, I feel he is a great doctor😉🤗.

I was due for a knee surgery after suffering for 5 or 6 years. I had tried everything. So one night I prayed to the Holy Spirit to help me. Soon after something guided me on the computer and I ran into something at the vitamin shoppe... Boswellia (frankensense) and Hydroplenish (hyaleuronic acid). I took both of these three times a day and felt 50% better after a week! After another week my knee pain was totally gone! And what's more it's never come back 10 years later! I had been in a car accident and had over 10 things wrong with my knee, torn ligaments, torn meniscus, bone on bone, fractured tibia, dead bone marrow, cracked patella, etc. In my eyes this truly was a miracle. Thank you for your part in this Holy Spirit.

@PTLV-xv3xs

2 жыл бұрын

Praise God this is great to hear. I believe a lot of cures are in simple vegetation that we refuse to use or know nothing about.

@beboboymann3823

Жыл бұрын

Please stop misleading people who have bone on bone pain because your snake oil DOES NOT MAKE NEW BONE AND CARTILAGE. So stop trying to take advantage of peoples suffering to sell your pyramid scheme products on here. How dare you!

wonderful video. I had both knees replaced this year. October 14 for the right knee and November 23 for the left. . I am so happy with the results. I know it’s early however this was the best decision I’ve ever made.

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@roberthaibi2304

3 жыл бұрын

do you think it was worth it .........no pain after surgery?

@deannarounds3295

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthaibi2304 I had both knees done at different times and it was the BEST thing I ever did. First two weeks were awful but made great progress after that. I had mine done in August (2021) and the other one was done 3 years ago and I am pain free. I occasionally will have stiffness but I can walk it off. Given the state of my knees prior to surgery this is a breeze.

Very helpful as I approach my knee replacement. Hope for quick recovery . . . expect slow! Got it!!

I had my left Knee done 9 years ago, after 3 weeks I had no pain and was walking without crutches. I had my right knee done 8 weeks ago, it has been no where near as easy, I have had pain and swelling on my Knee, my leg and my foot. I feel that it is improving now but there is still a lot of work to do, I still cannot straighten my leg fully and my quad muscles are weak. I have wrote this to back up Dr. Hurts video, I was confident that my recovery time would be about the same, it's quite crushing when, in reality, it's going to be longer.

I just had knee replacement surgery and am getting along okay. This is a great explanation on what to expect. Thankyou so much. I also started comparing my progress to others and started to get worried. This really helps explain what really you can expect.

@ericvogel1126

Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, I am 2 weeks out from a right tkr and pain is less than pre-surgery. All in all it's been a positive experience.

@olugahomasindi1776

Жыл бұрын

Did you do it in public or private hospitals

@joejessal9578

Жыл бұрын

@@olugahomasindi1776 It was a public hospital. It had been private, but changed to a public hospital with an excellent staff. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

I had TKR 4 months ago. I went back to work (desk job) after 8 days. I only took Tylenol and Aleve for pain. The key was my ice machine! It reduced the swelling so I could do the exercises 3 times a day. It's imperative to get the knee moving. And going to your physiotherapist to get your range of motion. The hard work pays off. I'm back to my spin classes and have walk an hour a day. Having a dog and living alone was also a great motivator. My surgeon was excellent. I barely have a scar. But nothing helped having a good sleep the first 4 weeks. No one tells you about that!! Good luck all

@MaggieG70

2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me the name/brand of your ice machine and where you purchased it. I have TKR coming up in April, left knee, then right knee 3 months later and I want to be prepared as best I can. 68 years old. Thank you

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

2 жыл бұрын

Just get any one off amazon. They are all basically the same.

Left knee done five days ago and as long as I am in my recliner with my legs up, I have no pain but try moving it and you get an instant reminder of what you've been through.

Great informative video. I had Unicompartmentel Replacement of the inner right knee due to failed repair of torn Miniscus. 9 month's now and still have pain and walking issues. Severe knots in the Quads and lack of strength. I'm told this due to having the op's on top of each other and no time to heal. It is very slowly getting better but is frustrating. This video shares a lot of light on the subject. Both my shoulder op's took 12 months to regain full strength.

Had both done at the age of 54 and 56. Best thing I could of done. First 2 weeks are hell…. Then it gets better. At about month 1 you actually think your going to survive. Went back to work after 6 weeks. I’m a ER nurse in Albuquerque. Actually took about 1 year to be fully healed. Now riding my bike 20-40 miles per week without any issues. Hang in there. It really gets better. Dan

@Kevinjohnson-tg6be

2 жыл бұрын

Wow really,I’m 3.5 weeks in now,still swells and hurts a little.range of motion is just about there,going to pt for another 3 weeks,I was hoping to go back to work in 2 months total,my job isn’t really that strenuous

@danieldelgado8153

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kevinjohnson-tg6be Now 62 years old. Both knees great. Still riding my bike as much as I can. Just got back from a 3 week vacation and walked like an animal and did great. Hang in there. Ice your knee a lot. It really helps. You will not regret your decision. I didn’t. My best Dan.

After my surgery I was determined to get back to my life as fast as possible. I was up the day of the operation. The orthopaedic team at my hospital didn’t let me feel sorry for myself. After two weeks I was driving and pretty much back to my daily routines. What I attribute this to was a physical therapist who worked me out without listening to my griping. As I saw my progress each day I became more determined to get better. I worked my ass off. I did my exercises religiously. Every day I walked a little farther and before I knew it my knee was like it was twenty years ago. Now three years later the only reminder that I had the surgery is the thin, white scar like the video showed.

Yeh, hi Reg in Southport, UK. Had my first in July 2003. In 2020, my knee started causing me horrific pains. I am a UK Vet of 28 years and started investigations for vets. Found we have a hospital for vet ortho requirements. Waiting list 42 - 52 weeks. I waited about 40. Excruciating pain throughout waiting time. Eventually had my "Revisionary" TKR (2nd time same knee). More difficult and complicated than 1st. Completed on 15th June 2022. Seen surgeon couple of days ago - 9week point. Seen x-rays of old/new. Old, top of tibia turned to mush and infected, ditto bottom end of femur. Old knee working metal on metal causing infections. All explaining my pain levels. Physio on new going great. Squats, stretches, wife pushing down on knee to help straightening. Surgeon pleased with progress. But 3 weeks post surgery traumatic. Awake throughout - hearing the banging and sawing of my bones and blood, sinew and bone crashing up on the screen covering my face. Otherwise, all fab guys

Thank you so much for the information, you addressed the concerns I had, and I feel a lot better about where I am. Thank you again for this helpful video

Ok thanks. I'm 71 YO and 3 months out from bilateral knee replacement. Left knee gives me more pain than the right. Consistent with your advice about unequal healing times. Now going to the gym and doing my normal workout but including knee extension, hamstring curls and calf raises et cetera. Have a timeline of 12 months at least to get back to,"normal" whatever that will end up being. I feel I have no choice but to soldier on with exercise and physio to strengthen knees. I made the decision to go,ahead with this surgery so now I have made my bed and have to lie in it. Want to be positive about the eventual outcome but it has and is still a rough ride and probably the most painful surgery I've ever had. My advice is don't go early with this surgery and put up with the pain until it gets to the point you really need it. While most cases have a positive outcome some don't and people can go on for years staggering around and in pain.

@jannegregoire9835

2 жыл бұрын

I am 74 and had bilateral knee surgery on Sept.15th. The first 2 weeks were hell. Glad my husband was there to help. I had home rehab and in out rehab now for a few more weeks. I started driving 2 weeks ago. I have constant ache pain around the muscles of the knees and before therapy, take pain meds. Mornings are the worst because I am back to sleeping in a fetal position, and it takes time to get them straight and walk for a short time. They work me hard at rehab, especially the squats and stairs. I am thankful that I am ahead of a lot of people in rehab that only had one knee done. I am really glad I saw this video and thank you, and glad to know that sometimes it could take up to a year to get to the best of the surgery. My husband gets his one knee done in a couple of weeks, and I feel now that I can help him through his surgery as he did mine. Best advice: Keep moving.

@SA-lw3xi

2 жыл бұрын

I had bi-laterals done 3 years ago(in Australia) at 72 y.o-result is very good. The surgeon told me the first 2 weeks it is worse than a single but after that the same recovery path.That proved to be true.I did exercises for 3 months before the op and was able to wobble down the corridor a few hours after the op.The surgeon said that the rehab is just as important as his work.I was out of hospital after 3 days and did 10 days in rehab,with a lot of cool packs applied to warm knees,walking,bending, balance work,treadmill, swimming and stair climbing. I walked out of there unaided.Was driving at 6 weeks. Today I still have some numbness in the skin around the knees and they sometimes click and i dont like kneeling on them. But very glad to be pain free and with good flex-around 120 degrees.Both legs are straight when flat.Legs are nice and straight now after years with a cowboy gait.The day i had to be supported by relatives under both shoulders walking down a steep path I made the decison to get them done.

@Bionic_Rob

2 жыл бұрын

@@SA-lw3xi Well Sue at the end of the day we took the plunge and had the op. Now at least I don't have aching knees and can walk up hills and on uneven ground without pain. Also my legs were bowing out at the knees like a cowboy before the op.. now my legs don't bow, they are straight and my height has been jacked up about another cm. Unfortunately I can't get down on my haunches like I used to and never will again. This has had a major impact for me in some activities but like it or not I just have to suck it up! Take care.

Great info almost on my 2nd month with my 2nd total knee replacement surgery.. healing better & faster than first one and I feel because I chose a thigh block that slowed my healing with the first one.. anyway I’m truly thankful I have both done and I don’t have the pre-surgery nagging pain & a better quality of life #ThankfultoGod

I'm on day 8. Ouch. It hurts. But I see other people in therapy at various stages. That's encouraging.

Thanks for your honesty and compassion! My initial TKR plan was to do one in November, the second in late January . They assured me I’d be 100% for a planned river cruise in Europe the first week of April. After having first knee done (which was very challenging but I did well) my amazing PT told me it’d likely be a full year to be 100%! So I delayed having the second knee which now feels so much better. So glad I didn’t follow my original plan, I would’ve been miserable on our trip!

@joelhurtmd-austinorthopedi4131

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Gregory-sm9pf

Жыл бұрын

Who assured you that you would be 100% for your trip? Was it the surgeon? Because if it was post his name so nobody goes to him for a TKR, he's an idiot

I find your video very helpful and reassuring, I’m 10 days post surgery on my second knee replacement. I had the first one in 2016 and I consider it a complete success. I’m sure this one will be as well. I’ve had a lot of pain in my life but I’m telling you the knee replacement is at the top of the chart you can take your medication and do everything that you’re supposed to be doing but at the end of the day it hurts and hurts bad. They cut your leg off in two locations and put it back together and it’s painful. I’ve also had one hip replacement absolutely a walk in the park compared to the knee. This is a great video very honest Doctor explaining what to expect and the time frame. I’m not trying to scare anyone I’m just saying that in my opinion it’s the most miserable surgery that most of us will encounter. It’s worth all the pain and effort to get your mobility back and be pain free. I’m very excited to see where I’ll be in a couple of months. The first 2-3 weeks are hands down the worst. Thanks for a great reassuring video I find it very honest and helpful in my recovery journey.