Rest In Peace

[508mikey]

Have you had it done?? I've heard both sides for years and put it off a long time

My dad did also my aunt both said the pain just continued on

 

[82_VOL_83]

Have you had it done?? I've heard both sides for years and put it off a long time

I was 55 and 60, I don't regret it one bit. 17 day recovery first time and will be 16 this time. I push PT really hard and with this one I have had very little swelling.

 

[82_VOL_83]

By cutting guide are you referring to the cuts they make for fitting the new part? If so, my understanding is they mri my knee and program a robotic surgical device to do the cuts. Like a cnc machine, very precise.

Perfect. My surgeon is starting to do robotics. They are moving past cutting guides. Avoid a custom knee though, I.e. one that is made for you. If you have to have it replaced its no Buenos. Find out what he plans on using.

 

[82_VOL_83]

My dad did also my aunt both said the pain just continued on

I have had little to no real pain.

 

[508mikey]

I have had little to no real pain.

I guess its changed they had it done over 20 years ago

 

[VolNExile]

Well, much as I hate to help derail the RIP thread, I had a partial L knee done (knowing that one day it would probably have to be converted to a full knee), and it absolutely fixed the joint pain, including having to wear a knee stabilizer.

—what’s left is lumbar spinal stenosis, pinching the nerves to my left leg and causing overall instability and neurological weakness, but that is unrelated to the knee surgery. Except that having to “walk funny” for many years probably caused the spinal issue, so if I’d had the knee surgery sooner, I might have had a healthier back.

Hip bone’s connected to the leg bone, etc.

 

[82_VOL_83]

I guess its changed they had it done over 20 years ago

Its changed in 5 years.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Well, much as I hate to help derail the RIP thread, I had a partial L knee done (knowing that one day it would probably have to be converted to a full knee, and it absolutely fixed the joint pain, including having to wear a knee stabilizer.

—what’s left is lumbar spinal stenosis, pinching the nerves to my left leg and causing overall instability and neurological weakness, but that is unrelated to the knee surgery. Except that having to “walk funny” for many years probably caused the spinal issue, so if I’d had the knee surgery sooner, I might have had a healthier back.

Hip bone’s connected to the leg bone, etc.

My left hip and lower back were paying the price, I didn't wait on this one.

 

[VolNExile]

Its changed in 5 years.

Just the fact that a total knee replacement is now an outpatient surgery in most cases blows my mind.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Just the fact that a total knee replacement is now an outpatient surgery in most cases blows my mind.

And for reasons that I won't go into, ladies that have the spinal block instead of full anesthesia leave way before the guys do.

 

[tnuhcvols]

Its changed in 5 years.

Just the fact that a total knee replacement is now an outpatient surgery in most cases blows my mind.

Yeah the robot has been here for about 3 or 4 yrs and they may have a 2nd generation already. When he told me it was outpatient it caught me off guard. Didn't even cross my mind that it would be

 

[tnuhcvols]

Perfect. My surgeon is starting to do robotics. They are moving past cutting guides. Avoid a custom knee though, I.e. one that is made for you. If you have to have it replaced its no Buenos. Find out what he plans on using.

I get the impression these are manufactured all alike, (sizes may vary for different body sizes i guess), but interchangeable parts otherwise.

 

[VolNExile]

And for reasons that I won't go into, ladies that have the spinal block instead of full anesthesia leave way before the guys do.

Ah yes, sitting (or standing) there, brain attempting to communicate with the plumbing system, urging it to Do Its Thing.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

RIP, knees

 

[95 Vol Alum]

RIP, Rest in Peace thread

 

[volfanbill]

RIP Jerry Jeff Walker

Country & Songwriting Legend Jerry Jeff Walker Has Died

 

[theFallGuy]

Billy Joe Shaver, Seminal Outlaw-Country Songwriter, Dead at 81

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Dang. Billy Joe on the Heels of Jerry Jeff and Prine earlier this year. Seems like a whole generation of singer songwriters going out at once.

 

[salutethehill]

Sean Connery

 

[NorCalVol67]

Damn

 

[vollygirl]

So handsome.

 

[NorCalVol67]

 

[VolNExile]

With Audrey Hepburn in “Robin and Marian”:

 

[NorCalVol67]

Another good one.

 

[theFallGuy]

Junior!!!