Hi Gransnetters, looking for some advice. Many years ago I had an accident that smashed up my knee area and was fixed with a bone graft, plate and pins. I haven’t been able to run since, range of movement was somewhat limited so I couldn’t fully bend the knee but otherwise it was functional and mostly pain free. As the years have gone on, it’s got twingier (is that a word? :-)) in the winter and I’ve had physio on and off for years as I subconsciously transfer weight to my other leg and end up with various aches and pains. Now I find it harder to go up as well as downstairs. Sitting so much over lockdown and no swimming won’t have helped. My GP referred me to our local hospital who confirmed I now have severe arthritis in my damaged knee and a TKR is advised. Because of my prior surgery and potential issues with an existing large scar I was referred to a complex care consultant at Guys hospital. She has also confirmed that my OA is severe and the only option is to replace the joint. But here’s my problem- the no 1 decision for TKR replacement is normally pain. I have very little- it doesn’t keep me awake at night, I can walk on the flat ok it is just up and down that is an issue. On the other hand I’m only in my mid 50s, so am I sacrificing quality of life? I suspect my mobility has been quietly diminishing for some time. I’m put off by major surgery and the thought of pain (I guess if you’re already in pain you’re no worse off?) and a long recovery and also the advice from the consultant 25+ years ago, who warned me that I would eventually need TKR but to put it off as long as possible! I think only one TKR was possible then. I’m on the list for surgery and the consultant has marked me as a priority case but she knows I’m hesitant and says I can turn it down if I’m not ready. I’ve been called for my pre op (no date yet, but they’re getting ready). I’m still in two minds and fear I will be when they offer me a date. Any advice? Thank you for reading the longest post ever!
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