Originally Posted by
brudford
I know there is a thread over at the Over 50 section about TKR but it has gotten to long and changed focus as long threads tend to do . I had a TKR, right knee about 6 months ago and I'am a road rider. I am at 15 miles each ride now . Does anyone know of any long term studies that show what the mechanical wear is on a knee replacement ? I have asked several Orthorpedic Surgeons, PA's and Nurse Practicianers and PT Therapists who work in that disipline and they just either shrugg their shoulders or do not know . Surgeon told me to expect at least 20 years of life for my new knee. He cannot answer if that 20 years would be diminished for an avid cyclist ? Thanks
As an RN yourself you should know how many different manufacturers of replacement knee joints there are. And each one is differently configured of different materials. So unless you went straight to the manufacturer with a question like that you'd be unlikely to get an answer with any confidence level.