Osteoarthritis

[Nemo2]

Last month had knee-hip X-Rays. Knees, as I've known for eons, are shot, (I ran a marathon early 1984 with tensor bandages, had arthroscopy in 1998, attending surgeon said "Sooner or later, try and make it later..").....I've been able to manage the knees.

Right hip has been given me problems lately, periodic 'lurching', ergo the scans.

Seems there's a spur, (plus moderate to severe osteoarthritis), responsible for the lurching ("You Rang?"...no, not that Lurch.....but then again...)

When I asked our family doctor to set up the X-Rays I requested an appointment with the surgeon who replaced one of the lady next door's knees and whom she highly recommended. But this is Ontario...and Covid Ontario to boot...so next week there's a 'telephone assessment' with someone from the local hospital, (qualifications unspecified).

Round and round we go.

 

[Alan]

Round and round we go.

Due to the bum hip no doubt

 

[aja8888]

Nemo, ask me about hip replacements if you care to get a rundown on what's the best/latest surgical procedure. I'm a double hip replacement guy!

 

[Nemo2]

Nemo, ask me about hip replacements if you care to get a rundown on what's the best/latest surgical procedure. I'm a double hip replacement guy!

Shades of Bumble the Beadle and Oliver Twist...this is Ontario..."You'll take what you're given".

 

[aja8888]

Shades of Bumble the Beadle and Oliver Twist...this is Ontario..."You'll take what you're given".

Ouch! I wasn't thinking when I posted. Tell them you wan't the incision in the front! Maybe you will get lucky (Anterior Procedure).

 

[W2R]

I've been amazed at how good my TKR surgery (knee replacement) turned out. It feels like "my" knee, completely natural, except that it is way stronger and works better than before the surgery. I'm a lot stronger now and can do more, and I am convinced that it will last longer than I will.

Just trying to be encouraging. Once the surgery is done, it's done, and you won't even think about it any more. You'll be out enjoying your new knee/hip/whatever and life is a lot more cheery. Sorry that you have so many crummy joints to deal with and I hope the bureaucracy doesn't keep you from getting them repaired. Don't give up!

 

[Nemo2]

Just trying to be encouraging. Once the surgery is done, it's done, and you won't even think about it any more. You'll be out enjoying your new knee/hip/whatever and life is a lot more cheery. Sorry that you have so many crummy joints to deal with and I hope the bureaucracy doesn't keep you from getting them repaired. Don't give up!

Thank you.

Give up? Moi? Au contraire. I'm somewhat of a Doris Day acolyte in this respect, ("Que Sera, Sera" and all that), combined with "full steam ahead"..(oops, wasn't that Captain Edward Smith?)...throw in a little "We shall overcome".....hurdles to be jumped is all.

 

[W2R]

Thank you.

Give up? Moi? Au contraire. I'm somewhat of a Doris Day acolyte in this respect, ("Que Sera, Sera" and all that), combined with "full steam ahead"..(oops, wasn't that Captain Edward Smith?)...throw in a little "We shall overcome".....hurdles to be jumped is all.

With all that and a [-]little[/-] lot of extra persistence/obstinance, you'll get this done before too long. Good!

 

[Bamaman]

After having back surgery, a knee replacement and major shoulder surgery, my wife's mid foot arthritis pain has becoming unmanageable. She's facing major fusion surgery which requires 4 days in the hospital, 3 weeks in rehab and being off her feet for 2 mos. Recuperation is about 1 year, and who knows how she'll be able to walk. Then she has to go thru the same thing on her other foot.

We're just figuring out how to manage the situation while raising a 9 year old granddaughter.

Arthritis can just be so vicious no matter what kind. Unfortunately, so much of it appears hereditary.

 

[Nemo2]

We're just figuring out how to manage the situation while raising a 9 year old granddaughter.

Wow....puts my pathetic sniveling into perspective. Good luck, (to all three of you), hope you can get through it OK.

 

[CRLLS]

We have a dear friend who, in the last years, has gone thru 2 hip replacements and both knee replacements. Her most recent knee replacement was done as outpatient surgery and was up and walking (albeit just a little bit) that afternoon. She followed up with only 6 weeks of PT. I hope yours goes as well.

 

[Dtail]

I wish the best for you. Take a good look at your beautiful grandchildren for continued inspiration.

 

[harllee]

Nemo, while you are figuring out the surgery issues I suggest you try rubbing your aching joints with CBD creme. I, DH, DM and many friends have arthritis and we have found CDB creme helps. Here in the states you can order it online.

 

[Nemo2]

Nemo, while you are figuring out the surgery issues I suggest you try rubbing your aching joints with CBD creme. I, DH, DM and many friends have arthritis and we have found CDB creme helps. Here in the states you can order it online.

Thanks.....we drive through the rez to get to DW's daughter's place....all gas stations and MJ outlets.

In general though, the physical discomfort I can usually shrug off, it's the stumbling and walking constrictions when the hip spur kicks in that piss me off.....I like to be mobile and hate restrictions.

 

[Koogie]

Ahh, come on... remember, our healthcare is "free"

If I was you, I'd go for a full below the neck replacement ...


Just remember to draw an arrow on your neck pointing downwards....


(don't worry.. my day will come..)

 

[W2R]

I've been amazed at how good my TKR surgery (knee replacement) turned out. It feels like "my" knee, completely natural, except that it is way stronger and works better than before the surgery. I'm a lot stronger now and can do more, and I am convinced that it will last longer than I will.

Just trying to be encouraging. Once the surgery and recovery are done, you're done, and you won't even think about it any more. You'll be out enjoying your new knee/hip/whatever and life is a lot more cheery. Sorry that you have so many crummy joints to deal with and I hope the bureaucracy doesn't keep you from getting them repaired. Don't give up!

Just correcting my post. I forgot to mention the recovery from surgery, which seems like it will take a billion years when you are going through it. But even an hour after my surgery I could walk farther than I could the day before. Then the rest of recovery was a constant joy and surprise as my knee became more and more capable. Eventually it is done, and you will be all set.

 

[Montecfo]

Looks like it will need TAR (total ankle replacement) at some point. When I have gotten it x-rayed I am routinely asked:

1. How many times have you broken it? (None AFAIK)
2. How do you walk around in slip-on shoes (um they are comfortable?).

It is permanently larger than my other but still managing. No more basketball but I walk hike and bike. Hopefully the technology for TAR will continue to improve.

 

[HawkOwl]

Thank you.

Give up? Moi? Au contraire. I'm somewhat of a Doris Day acolyte in this respect, ("Que Sera, Sera" and all that), combined with "full steam ahead"..(oops, wasn't that Captain Edward Smith?)...throw in a little "We shall overcome".....hurdles to be jumped is all.

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.”

- Admiral David G. Ferragut, during the battle of Mobile Bay

 

[Nemo2]

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.”

- Admiral David G. Ferragut, during the battle of Mobile Bay

I fear my weak attempt at irony may have slipped by....Captain Edward Smith was the Master of the RMS Titanic.

 

[HawkOwl]

I fear my weak attempt at irony may have slipped by....Captain Edward Smith was the Master of the RMS Titanic.

Lol, thanks!

 

[blueskyk]

Ah, Nemo, you’re in my tribe! I get my right hip replaced in two weeks and it’s been unsettling to say the least, for all kinds of reasons. For me, the pain has finally gotten to the point where I’m grateful SOMETHING can be done (what happened to people with arthritis 100 years ago I keep wondering?).

And while I’m also grateful there is a well trained group of professionals to get me through all this, it is my first real appreciation that my body is aging and limits in mobility are life changing. I’m also a little freaked out that I’ll be going home the same day!

The surgeons office required I complete a goal statement for after the surgery. I wrote I can’t wait to get back to long morning walks with my large dogs. I think about that a lot - that there will be a time AFTER and I will watch the sunrise and wagging tails and smell the land after a rain.

I also think a lot about what aja8888 said about a friend told him: “Don’t let the old man in” At some point in life there may be a time to throw in the towel - this isn’t it.

I wish you the best - and chances are good it will be the best!

 

[Nemo2]

I wish you the best - and chances are good it will be the best!

Good luck with your op, please keep us all informed. I'm sure your dogs will also be happy with the results!

Me, I don't know if my October 16 'Telephone Assessment' will result in surgeon consultation(s) or a "You'll be fine, run (limp?) along, don't call here again" admonition.

Time, as they say, will tell.

 

[Nemo2]

Just finished a very productive 'telephone assessment' - as I thought, bone-on-bone on the right hip, (they don't perform anterior surgery on people over 50 here), and the replacement will likely be done laterally.

Info now being sent to the surgeon, and there's a possibility that the op will be undertaken in January. "Git 'er done!"

(Knees, although arthritic, are still good for a couple more miles yet....told the guy I'd been managing them for the better part of 50 years now so I'm in no rush.)

 

[Paracelsus]

I had my left hip replaced 7 weeks ago - just turned 59. I did have the anterior surgery done. Before the surgery I was walking with a cane to help and it was very painful to even walk a mile with my dog or in my house. After the surgery, started with the rolling walker support for about two weeks, canes for about another two weeks, then nothing. I was doing PT. I was back to walking my dog about 3 miles a day, but yesterday had some car trouble and ended up walking about 7 miles with my dog to get home (car at garage). I'm grateful to be able to walk that no problems now! I still take some naproxen for a low level of discomfort during the day, but when taken I'm pain free. I've got other arthritic spots (shoulder, lower back) that the naproxen helps also.

 

[braumeister]

they don't perform anterior surgery on people over 50 here), and the replacement will likely be done laterally.

That doesn't sound right.

Patients who receive anterior hip replacement surgery are typically discharged from hospital after one night and report having less pain. Generally, this surgery is performed on non-obese, relatively healthy patients between 50–70 years of age.

https://www.nygh.on.ca/newsroom/anterior-hip-surgery-you