Something had to change, so my right knee and I divorced...
01-23-21, 11:58 AM
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Well can I join this club? Broken patella, not cycling related but surgery next week... screws and Bondo. I'd be happy with only 5 weeks off the bike post-op. Doc tells me to expect a long recovery and a big scar.
Good stories... thanks.
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01-27-21, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bikehoco
As someone who will be getting knee replacement down the road, it’s so encouraging to read your comments above.
I just hope I haven't scared anyone. But seriously, the first 2 weeks suck. But things improve after that.
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Originally Posted by DiabloScott
Well can I join this club? Broken patella, not cycling related but surgery next week... screws and Bondo. I'd be happy with only 5 weeks off the bike post-op. Doc tells me to expect a long recovery and a big scar.
Good stories... thanks.
Good stories... thanks.
Plan on a full year for full recovery. I was ready to go back to work after 5 weeks both times. That first full rotation of the pedals is a breakthrough moment, even for just patella surgeries...
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Pete at 80. Had both Knees Replaced. Now He Leads 100 Mile rides with younger riders.
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Originally Posted by zjrog
Are you getting a full knee replacement?
Surgery was Friday, Saturday was pretty tough even with Norco. Sunday was much better once I got the swelling down.
I don't know if I'll get another X-ray showing the screws.
Pre-op they asked me if I had any metal body parts and I said "no... but that's the last time I'm going to be able to say that, right?"
Surgeon also told me if I were younger I might have to get the screws replaced at some point, but since I'm old I won't put that much mileage on the rebuilt knee... age has its advantages.
https://www.physio.co.uk/what-we-tre...if-patella.php
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