Running & Skiing After Partial Knee Replacement - 3 months post-op

[@stoneclinic]

You may learn more about our athletic knee replacement program at www.stoneclinic.com/robotic-joint-center. To find out if we can help YOU returning to running (and other impact sports), call The Stone Clinic at [phone] for an appointment or Complimentary Virtual/Phone Consultations are available for patients outside the San Francisco Bay Area: www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@Flinsport]

Thank you very much for the testimony. After having a meniscectomy in 2014 and continuing a very active life (downhill skiing, cross country skiing and mountain biking at a high level of competition) my operated knee is starting to hurt. I have never seen a testimonial from an athlete at this level before. It is reassuring. If you are able to run an Ironman after a partial knee replacement, it gives me hope that I too can continue my activities after such an operation. Thank you so much!

[@stoneclinic]

Hi there, Stephen. Glad to hear that you're feeling inspired. Here are some links to the other stories from skiers and mountain bikers that have returned to sports after going through our knee program at The Stone Clinic www.stoneclinic.com/patient-stories/favorite-sports/cycling-biking and www.stoneclinic.com/patient-stories/favorite-sports/skiing

[@7ddruff17]

Would like to hear the latest situation

[@stoneclinic]

Kraig has returned to triathlons, trail running, hiking, mountain biking etc. Kraig has competed in many races since his replacement. His most current race was the Xterra tri in Whistler in September. We couldn't be happier for him!

[@muhammadtayyab7516]

Good to hear YOUR STORY SIR!!!! MAY I ASK IF PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT CAN LONG FOR HOW MANY YEARS AVERAGE?

[@stoneclinic]

There is no published research available from our Clinic. The lifetime of a knee replacement is not infinite and varies with each individual. However, with normal wear, knee replacements can potentially last for many years. The most common reason for a revision of the knee replacement is loosening of bone cement, of which the likelihood is reduced with the cementless implant we in our program. You may learn more about robotic knee replacement here www.stoneclinic.com/robotic-joint-center

[@JD-zh5nv]

Is this a pkr that is meant for running or could you be wearing the prosthetic out prematurely? Just curious.

[@stoneclinic]

Hi, JD. Great and common question. Here is an answer from one of Dr. Stone's blogs: "The answer is, “Not likely.” While loosening has many causes, we believe that one of the most frequent is weakening of the bone with aging and disuse. People have traditionally been told to limit their activities as they get older. Actually, by increasing weight training and loading of the joint, the bone mass increases-and the risk of loosening decreases. Nevertheless, even if things do go south, the plastic-based (high molecular weight polyethylene) inserts between the metal resurfacings are now replaceable if they wear out-though they rarely do. In fact, I have never seen one worn out from sports alone, though our marathon runners and triathletes keep trying to prove me wrong." You can read the full article here www.stoneclinic.com/blog/partial-knee-replacement-athletes

[@JD-zh5nv]

​@@stoneclinic thanks for your reply. That sounds logical. I have a pkr but am on the fence about running again but I loved it and have considered that even if I damage my prosthetic it might be worth it. My tkr when it happens will hopefully be something that is more robust without forcing me to second guess.