5 things you MUST know before getting a knee replacement

In this video Professor Bellemans explains 5 things you must know before you get a knee replacement.

Why is your knee replacement painful?:

00:00 Introduction
00:06 Do you have bone on bone friction?
01:09 Do you need unicompartimental or full knee replacement?
02:07 15% is unsatisfied after a knee replacement
02:30 Are the specifics of a knee implant important?
03:15 Do you need robot surgery?
03:55 The 5 things you must know before getting a knee replacement

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[ademersoy]

I’ve been bone on bone for over 2 decades. Initially orthopaedics said your too young to have a full knee replacement. I listened to the doctors for all those years. I’ve been having so much pains, living off pain killers and ointments. I’m now 51 and it’s come to a point, I can’t take the pain any more. I had a total knee replacement it’s been so far 3 weeks and all ready I’m walking up and down stairs. I know it’s a long road to recovery. I’m optimistic I’ll be hopefully walking pain free again one day.

[RalphGrimes]

55 years old. Bone on bone. Swollen beyond belief. Had total knee replacement surgery on my right knee. Best thing I’ve ever done. Zero pain now. Truly a blessing from heaven

[hawghead]

I had total knee replacement in 2019, at71 years of age. I was in the hospital 2 and 1/2 days, came ho and started physical therapy at home. After three days of pt at home I was walking without a walker, went to out of home two times a week for 6 weeks, and I have had no problem at all. Been playing golf for two years. Best move I ever made, no pain what so ever.

[susanhancock]

I could not be more thrilled having both knees replaced last year (5 months apart). Went from being barely able to walk four months ago to now walking mostly pain free at least a 1/4 mile every day, without a cane. Only wish I had the knees done sooner. It has also helped my spine - a lot! With both knees level, my back is straight and most of my back pain is gone. Wish I'd had them done years sooner. I didn't think surgery was all that painful - but physical therapy was essential. Every day I try to walk a little further, and hope to be able to walk at least a mile every day, eventually. Life is good again and I am back shopping, doing housework and thank God every day that I can walk pain-free again.

[MikmaqWarrior]

My orthopedic surgeon says age doesn't matter. My first knee replacement I had when I was 44 and second knee replacement at age 53. It's not age matters, but healthier lifestyle

[haroldpinteresque]

I so appreciate how Dr. Bellemans speaks to our higher intelligence. Illustrating his case with images of xrays. Discussing the studies comparing clinical studies of unicompartmental vs. multicompartmental. Robot vs. non-robotic. Then summarizing. I would want this surgeon to do my replacement based on how he educates us so that we both can make the right decision.

[dj]

Thank you for this video, it confirms I did the right thing. I had bi-lateral knee arthroscopy 3 months apart starting 4 months ago. I was bone on bone with variable pain but reduced knee flexibility. Now my range of motion is greatly increased with practically no pain...still working on navigating stairs. I am 57.

[JeanneF]

I was 73 (a few years ago) and had bilateral total knee replacement. I had added extra exercises before surgery and continue to do many of the therapy exercises to this day. My knees are great, I play tennis 3 x per week and move around the court like I did 30 yrs ago. It’s so wonderful to be pain free. No robots.

[marcelinomarmolejo]

You all gonna be ok my wife has both knees replaced almost ten years ago I can tell the recovery is ruff sometimes but the support from the family makes all the difference in the world

[ginapopomay]

At 59 I had bilateral TKR. In a couple months time, all my pain was gone! Quality of life improved immensely. I am so blessed to have had this done.

[dianaevans]

I was 70 yrs old 6 yrs ago when I had both knees done at same time. Best decision I ever made. Quick recovery and haven't had any pain since.

[classicalguitargirl]

I had my right knee replaced at 60. Best thing ever. Worked very hard with Physio and I am very active

[hanaleibay]

Wish I would have seen this about 18 months ago. This is great !!!! I had a full replacement. I do have residual problems and I do not imagine they will ever resolve. GREAT SERVICE to

[rxonmymind]

I have zero cartilage in my right knee and 70% left in the other.
Didn't get knee replacement.
Took me a full year and half to work through it but I'm jogging/shuffling on a treadmill 3 miles doing 14 minute mile and doing ok. I'd say I'm around 70% from where I used to be. I'll take that. Still hobbling around slightly but not bad but my knees no longer hurt once I started working out. I do leg extension and curls to build up my knee muscles and that has helped tremendously.
Time will tell but for now I'm doing ok.
I'm 52, 5'10" 220lbs and semi muscular but honestly could use some weight loss to help.
Everyone pain level is different but if you don't need knee replacement get on a regular exercise schedule and build up those surrounding knee muscles. Worth it.

[annettelindsey]

Had both R and L knees replaced September 2021, best decision I made for a better quality of life. So thrilled to have them done at same time. Not a good choice for everyone. I have excellent upper body strength and 52 years old, years of softball catching and overweight played havoc on me, was walking bent. Gained 2" in height back after being replaced. Feels good to walk straight again.

[fatherguidosarduchi]

I have had the right knee replaced twice now. The first one just never worked and was painful for over 4.5 years. Finally found another surgeon. He fixed the knee by replacing the whole apparatus. And they ran supporting rods down the bones in the leg. Still can’t run and am not supposed to. But it was way more tolerable second time around. My second surgeon was a wizard. Olympia Orthopedic in Olympia Washington had the best surgeons period. Thanks much to Dr. Wood

[suecave]

I had L knee total in July 2019, R knee total in November 2019. I was bone on bone, and the pain before was near constant, often waking me up in the night. I’m thrilled with both of my knees. Best medical decision I ever made. Recovery was brutal, but I learned that I’m a lot stronger than I thought I was.

[kepckatherinec]

I worked as an RN in a surgical recovery room and took care of many postop knee replacement patients. The info in this video is spot on. My own occasionally achy knees might someday need surgical attention. After watching this video, I feel better about that possibility. Thank you!

[PJC_intheNorth]

I had a TKR with a Striker implant at age 59 in 2002 in left knee and a TKR with a Smith & Nephew implant in 2012 in right knee. Both have been incredibly successful because of the same great surgeon and a lot of personal hard work on rehab in both cases. There has never been a regret about having had both of these procedures and I remain very mobile in fast walking, activities with grandkids and living an active comfortable life.

[kevin]

49.5 and about to get my left knee done. glad to hear that the majority of you are happy with the results.