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BobTfromIL

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So I finally decided that it's time for a total knee replacement. First thing that came to mind was how long will it be before I'm at the table again?
Guess you can see where my priorities are. Anyhow, anyone out there with experience in this matter? How long before you felt comfortable at the table?

Thanks

Bob
 
If you are here in the Chicago area and have a choice go to Rush University Medical Center. I had Dr Brett Levine do my revision from a botched PKA. He worked miracles for me including a TKA with a trabecullar metal implant to replace the top of my tibia that was lost due to the butcher before he worked his magic for me. I also had to have a 7" steel rod placed down the marrow of the existing tibia to support me. I was on my feet the day after and playing pool about two months later. PM for additional info if you'd like. The best advice I give everyone is to purchase a stationary bike for use after you recover from the TKA. Keep the knee moving and the surrounding muscles in shape after the TKA and you'll be good to go for years to come, Good Luck!
 
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If you are here in the Chicago area and have a choice go to Rush University Medical Center. I had Dr Brett Levine do my revision from a botched PKA. He worked miracles for me including a TKA with a trabecullar metal implant to replace the top of my tibia that was lost due to the butcher before he worked his magic for me. I also had to have a 7" steel rod placed down the marrow of the existing tibia to support me. I was on my feet the day after and playing pool about two months later. PM for additional info if you'd like. The best advice I give everyone is to purchase a stationary bike for use after you recover from the TKA. Keep the knee moving and the surrounding muscles in shape after the TKA and you'll be good to go for years to come, Good Luck!
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Thanks, I'm a ways from Chicago, having the procedure done in Monroe, WI. very good hospital. I do have a stationary bike which should be useful. Glad to hear it's worked for you and I certainly hope my results are also very positive. Actually part of what convienced me to do it was a friend in AZ videoed one of our 14.1 matches and I was surprised at how much I limped. My goal is to be back at the table by two months.
 
I don't see why you sould not be back in two months. There is a gentleman in Milwaukee that owns some paint stores, I think his last name is Johnson. He had a double TKA and took my advice on the bike. I saw him about ten months after it was done and he thanked me for the advice on the bike. He said he got lazy and stayed off it for a while and had discomfort and lost some range of motion as well. So back on the bike every other day and two weeks later he was fine again. Your range of motion is really important, you'll need at least 90 degrees to go up and down stairs correctly. I presently have about 115 which is fantastic. I routinely lower the seat on my bike to increase and not lose any of my range. BTW the TKA is a lot less complicated than the PKA so results are usually much better. When a PKA is done poorly it's a disaster, I ended up with stress fractures on the top of my tibia which caused the implants to subside and had to have an emergency revision done. I suspect you will not have any of the issues I had and will come out in a couple months wondering why you put it off so long. GOOD LUCK!
 
I just had my knee replaced on the 8th. I can walk without out a cane, at this point, and will start practicing again next week. I expect to play some after a month. This is my second knee replacement, and based on the last one, expect swelling for several months, but it won't keep you from playing. Just elevate it and ice it when it swells, and you will be good as new in a few hours.
 
I had my Knee replacement & was playing again at 6 weeks... Medicine & Engineering is wonderful thing. Most of the time I don't even realize my knee isn't a real one.
 
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