Riding after knee replacement
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From: Texas
I am scheduled to go in for a total knee replacement of my right knee next month and was wondering if any of you have had experience with a replacement and getting back on a bike after it is done. Hoping to get some idea as to how long it will be before I can get back on the bike, how your surgery went and how much better your knee is now. I want to get back on the bike as soon as possible (as soon as it warms up and the snow melts here). I'm hoping that I can get "back in the saddle" after a couple months (around May 1) of therapy.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Buddy of mine had a complete rebuild, hes even equipped with a plastic knee cap. He was riding about 9 months afterwards
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Had my Right knee done in May 2010,was riding the bike in July. Wasn't supposed to, but I figured it was even strong with titanium in it
therapy was a bitch, but you've got to work hard to get it straing and at a minimum a 90 degree bend. I still do rehab exercise and light squats. My knee is supposed to last 20 years, which should about do it for me The only problem I have is I can't dismount the way I used to. Everytime I try I wind up kicking the speaker or passengers seat. For a while I just stepped on the right floorboard and got on, that worked great, but now it's bending. Do any of you Idea Engineers know of something I could weld on the bottom of the right side frame to use a a stirrup? Say a piece of flat iron or some type of spike? give me some ideas.
therapy was a bitch, but you've got to work hard to get it straing and at a minimum a 90 degree bend. I still do rehab exercise and light squats. My knee is supposed to last 20 years, which should about do it for me The only problem I have is I can't dismount the way I used to. Everytime I try I wind up kicking the speaker or passengers seat. For a while I just stepped on the right floorboard and got on, that worked great, but now it's bending. Do any of you Idea Engineers know of something I could weld on the bottom of the right side frame to use a a stirrup? Say a piece of flat iron or some type of spike? give me some ideas.
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Road Captain
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This thread just caught my eye. I was in a motorcycle accident in May 2010...was hit from behind my another bike. I just had my 6th left knee surgery thanks to the accident (had 5 previous before accident). My surgeon is telling me my knee needs replacing because there is nothing left and the cartilage is starting to shred off the bone. At the ripe old age of 39 I am concerned about longevity because the replacements only last so long. I'm looking into some options right now.
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I was told that the replacement knees last 20+ years now. I too am only 39 and need it replaced because of all the problems I've had with it over the years. The other knee needs to replaced in a couple years partly due to the accident 18 months ago. I hope your surgeries go well and you get your knee working well soon without more surgery.
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Road Captain
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From: Holland, Ohio
Got my knee replaced 3 weeks ago and am so far on track to being able to ride again come the start of May. My knee feels a lot better already and that is with a bit of swelling. Just doing my physical therapy and icing it as needed and I plan to be back in the saddle soon.
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I was told that the replacement knees last 20+ years now. I too am only 39 and need it replaced because of all the problems I've had with it over the years. The other knee needs to replaced in a couple years partly due to the accident 18 months ago. I hope your surgeries go well and you get your knee working well soon without more surgery.
With your age expect to not move along as fast as the older folks you will take PT with. (1st week or so) but after that you will far exceed whT they are able to do.
She was told this up front, but still felt like a wuss when she was in with the other older patients. As many others said, do the excersizes and you will be glad you did it.