Knee Joint Replacement Surgery

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I just wondered if there is a specific criteria for how long one should wait to drive after knee replacement surgery.

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I had a knee/hip replacement last year. My knee (the latest sugery) still hurts like hell and I have avascular necrosis (dead bone) in my “good” knee but it’s not collapsing like the other knee did. Anyone else out there who has had this disease? Does it still hurt or not? Are you able to do all the things you used to do? Also, do you have to lift under 30# or not gain more than 30# after this surgery for the rest of your life as they say? Only serious answers please as this is a serious condition and anyone who has had this or knows someone with it would know that. Thanks a bunch in advance!
My joint replacements were because of AVN…avascular necrosis … when the blood supply doesn’t go to the bone for some reason and the bone dies. Yes, they had to make a special prosthesis for me as mine was pretty bad, but sometimes it REALLY hurts….I’m still limping on BOTH sides so it looks like I’m walking like frankenstein….if it didn’t hurt, it would be funny. Thanks for your answer

I know that it depends on usage and that everyone is individual but do you know in general how long they are supposed to last? I had a total hip done in Feb and just had a TKN (knee) done 6 weeks ago. I’m doing VERY well for a knee replacement and I’m VERY happy about that. But I never really asked my doc(s) about how long they work till they wear out requiring revision surgery. I’ve HEARD from 10-20 yrs but is there something more exact out there? I’m female, 44, osteoarthritis, hepc, asthma, and bipolar if that helps. Anyone? Do you know? Any serious replys (or guesses!) are greatly appreciated!!!!!! Thanks a bunch in advance.
I *do* have osteoporosis and Prednisone is what CAUSED this bone death/deterioration (I took it for asthma for only 1 1/2 months!). I also take (for other reasons as well) 1200 calcium, 1200 magnesium, and 800 of vitamin D daily. So I guess I’ve got it covered. Author #3….you sure seem to know what you’re talking about……did you have a joint replacement as well or did someone you know have one? Unfortunately in 15-20 years from now I will be 59- 64 or so and will have to go through revision surgery if I have a normal life span. This all sucks in a big way but I did it once……..I can do it again. Thanks to all of you but sorry #1 and 2…..I’m picking #3 right now cuz I think that #3 knows “where it’s at” the most. Thanks #1 and #2 too though. You were all helpful!!!!1

I need a total knee replacement on my left knee and my right knee needs to be scoped. I am a 49 yr old male.

I had total knee replacement surgery and went to the rehab for a week, I have been home since thursday and it still hurts! I am taking pain medicine, but it just don’t feel better. How long will this go on? Should I call a doctor? Do you know a good website that will tell me? Thanks for any info!