Chuckanut
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I am looking at a knee replacement in the next few years thanks to an accident over 40 years ago. I have had good luck keeping the knee in operating shape for that time, but it appears that the wear and tear on the joint is fast catching up with me.
My main goal is to be able to walk at least 5 miles a day with no significant pain, and to do some hiking on various mountain trails in my area. I am not talking about summiting Mt. BigTop or bolder hopping through the desert rocks, just walking, up and down, doing the usual switchbacks, on reasonably well maintained trails.
How to the replacement knees handle that? I would love to hear the experiences of those who have had replacement knees and still hike.
I guess I should add that I am pushing 70 and thus hope and expect that any knee replacement will last for the rest of my life. And if it doesn't last that long, then it's because I have outlived most of my ancestors.
Thanks.
My main goal is to be able to walk at least 5 miles a day with no significant pain, and to do some hiking on various mountain trails in my area. I am not talking about summiting Mt. BigTop or bolder hopping through the desert rocks, just walking, up and down, doing the usual switchbacks, on reasonably well maintained trails.
How to the replacement knees handle that? I would love to hear the experiences of those who have had replacement knees and still hike.
I guess I should add that I am pushing 70 and thus hope and expect that any knee replacement will last for the rest of my life. And if it doesn't last that long, then it's because I have outlived most of my ancestors.
Thanks.
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