The 3 Biggest Mistakes you can make with a Total Knee Replacement and how to avoid them

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I am 81, had TKR 10 yrs ago and it is fine. On December 21, I had my other knee done. Thinking that since I had done this before I was good to go. This knee is giving me grief. I am in Florida and the weather has not been that good and my knee hate the cooler weather and the humidity. I worked hard when I got home, no home care…and when the time came for physio, I had my knee flat and straight out and bending to almost 90%. Since physio, I am having some weird days where my knee hurts a lot and refuses to bend like it should. Seems like instead of going forward I am regressing. Also I cannot find a comfortable sleep position so I am severely sleep deprived and not feeling good about myself at all.

[@healthykneesforyou]

Hang in there! I know I had different recovery paths for my knees. Don't give up, keep doing the recovery work, focus on the small gains you can make with strength. If you haven't tried sleeping with a pillow between your knees, give that a try. I hope you find relief soon!

[@davidbehnke4417]

I am 69 yr old male. Had my TNR on 12 .7.23. Last summer I brought a battery assist bike and rode 2300 miles last year prior to surgery. I also did water aerobics 4 days a week. Both the bike riding and aroebics were helpful as I was so bad I couldn’t do anything 8:47 I was bone on bone . I really enjoyed it and it didn’t seem like work. Your tush WILL get used to it. Make sure your seat is adjusted high enough so you an have ease of movement. I am 2 months post with zero defection and on the way to 120 degrees deflection. I did the pre work and I had good physical therapists. Already I can walk without pain. Will do next knee this fall!

[@healthykneesforyou]

Bravo! Sounds like you're doing all the right things. It is almost like magic when you do the strength training and movement (especially through Cycling) and stick with it. I find that the beginning combination of two times per week, strength training and two times per week bicycle riding brings results and is a great place to start for most people.

[@michaelgough4489]

Hi, just found and subscribed to your channel. Will "probably" be getting a TKR in the near future? Looking forward to watching your content and hope it helps me on my journey . Thank you.

[@healthykneesforyou]

One of the best things you can do to have a successful knee replacement is to start training for it now like it is an athletic event. Get as strong as you possibly can prior to the surgery. When you go into a surgery strong, you'll have less to make up in your recovery and that puts you in a better place. If you want some guidance and how to train for your surgery, I recommend my program - it's online and you can follow it at your pace. It's a great program to start with prior to surgery and it's a great program to follow post physical therapy from your surgery. You can find it at healthykneescoach.com.

[@Diana-007]

Very, very helpful messages, so wish I’d found your channel a while back 😊 I’m 60 years old now 4 weeks post TKR and realising I was one of those who thought, “yip I’m fixed now!” But, no wow this is hard work and I’m a bit lazy 😁 but also cautious as I’ve also been told over doing things post surgery can be an issue too! I apparently need a replacement on the other side but a Con 2nd opinion advised I may not require this so I’m very interested in your content so I can help myself I don’t want another TKR if I can help it! 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧 subscribed!

[@healthykneesforyou]

Congratulations on your new knee! Rehab takes a while. Also have patience. Once you're through your rehab, the next step would be to continue with strength training and healthy movement. That's where Healthy Knees Formula comes in! All of the exercises are movements that you can, and should do for the rest of your life to maintain healthy legs and knees. It's not a guarantee that you wouldn't need to replace your other knee… But it may postpone it for a while or at least make you stronger before you go into surgery so that when you come out the recovery starts at a higher level. I have had one client, though, who had planned on a knee surgery, completed the course, and was so strong after that that her aches and pains were minimal and she cancelled her knee replacement. I wish you all the best. Please let me know if I can help! ~Robin

[@elainegoad9777]

How does an artificial protestic knee make synovial fluid with cycling as you stated ?

[@healthykneesforyou]

The knee joint capsule is lined with a synovial membrane which produces the synovial fluid for the joint. This joint capsule stays in tact even with a knee replacement.

[@healthykneesforyou]

Cycling is like a pump for the joint- as you pedal and bend your knee repeatedly, it helps to circulate the synovial fluid and that will help reduce friction in the joint.

[@virginiabaer1110]

What if I’m bone on bone? I don’t think I have cartilage left! Will I have synovial fluid left?

[@healthykneesforyou]

Even with bone on bone, your synovial fluid is contained within your knee joint capsule. The joint capsule is lined with synovial cells that produce the synovial fluid.

[@healthykneesforyou]

Synovial fluid is produced from your synovial cells that line the inside of your knee joint capsule.

[@barbarahaller79]

All Orthopedic surgeons say, " your knee is bone on bone, You need a knee replacement" Find a MD that will offer other help than a $30,000, knee replacement!!!

[@healthykneesforyou]

That ha not been my experience with orthopedic surgeons and seems like a gross generalization.

[@healthykneesforyou]

@@barbarahaller79 Well, I think that is a huge over-generalization. The orthopedic surgeons that I have worked with personally and communicated with do not take that approach.

[@krefcenz]

I hope to avoid total knee replacement where there is a one in 200 chance you will die within six months of the procedure

[@krefcenz]

And we’re 20% of respondents indicated the surgery was not satisfactory. Those numbers are too high.

[@healthykneesforyou]

Well, of course, if you can avoid total knee replacement, avoid it! I worked for about 30 years trying to avoid mine. But there may come a time where the trade-off isn't worth it it's a scary thing because you want to be better off, not worse off, after your surgery. One of the best ways to work toward the successful outcome is to prepare ahead of time by doing the recommended exercises and to continue doing those exercises post physical therapy after your surgery. I was very frightened to have my knee replaced And so I worked probably doubly hard to be as prepared as I could. My knees have been a great success, and I am so pleased with having no more knee, pain and knees that function well I hope the same for you!

[@aphill2208]

Omg! I have not heard this statistic, where did this info. Obtained? Thanks 😮

[@aphill2208]

​@@healthykneesforyou Good to hear a positive out come! I'm on the fence, I'm scared to death! Are you glad you had the procedure? I no every is different, I'm trying to educate myself,thanks for your comment.

[@healthykneesforyou]

I have not seen any resource to support that statistic.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I am too old to ride a bike, I would end up in the ditch….what about one of those small cycle things? Living near the ocean, swimming is something I loved but now am afraid as I simply do not have the strength required to get away if I should have to.

[@healthykneesforyou]

A stationary bike is a great way to go- you get the training and movement without the worry of navigating a bike on roads with all the hazards.

[@healthykneesforyou]

PLUS. Riding a bike requires greater knee flexion of about 110 degrees! That range of motion is good for your knees. Swimming is also a wonderful no weight bearing activity, but knee flexion is only about 35 degrees when you kick.