If my right knee is 50% worn out, should I get it replaced or rebuilt?
142411
It depends on your age and the extent to which you are immobilized.  Ask your doctor and/or your physical therapist for advice.\n\nGet well soon!
951419
needs to see an orthopedist and they will probably give him a cortisone shot and then physical therapy if there isn't something that needs to be repaired surgically
750536
The success of an ACL reconstruction depends a lot on the post-operative physiotherapy also. Make sure you do not do any shortcuts which may jeopardize your surgery. Read the question about that guy who will have his 4th ACL repair on the same knee? You wouldn't want that, I know.
829314
sir dont take me wrong but surgery is the last option we can opt for, if you have no problem with money there is a Ayurvedic alternative it is  located in kerala people from other countries go there, it is the best in the world (you have asked for in the country) here is the url which will help you go there http://www.keralatourism.org/index.php?source=desti&destid=74&zone=1\nbest of luck for your knee cure.
510818
I had Arthoscopy surgery back in Nov. I had a chipped bone and also had arthritis clean up. My knee still bothers me at times, are you in an immobilizer or anything to keep your leg straight? Or on crutches? Its going to take time for it to heal, knees have a long healing process.
753656
I had a small tear in my medial meniscus repaired earlier this year. It had been painful for a couple of years, especially if I turned on my knee, or landed at all heavily on it. The operation itself was no bother at all.\n\nI went to the Day Surgery at about noon, went to the theatre at about 3.30, general anaesthetic, woke up at about 4.45, and was fine to leave the hospital by 6.00.\n\nThey made 3 small holes in my knee, did the job and got out again - it's wonderful, this microsurgery. I was on crutches for about 3 days, and using a single crutch / stick for about 10 days more.  It was a bit sore afterwards, but not really painful.  I had a couple of stitches in each scar, which the nurse took out after 2 weeks. \n\nI was back able to use the gym after about a month, and the repair has made a real difference. It's not like new, (they're very old knees anyway!) but it's much better than it was before the operation.
307243
The chance of re-tearing it again is pretty much the same as is has been for each of the previous injuries. What sort of graft did you have it reconstructed with first time? Second Time? This time? Allograft reconstructions, which are usually what is used for revision (2nd and 3rd times) reconstructions MAY be a little more likely to tear, though the literature does not bear that out at this time. Given appropriate surgical technique, rehabilitation and patient compliance you are at only a minimally increased risk for re-tear simply due to the difficulty in regaining full knee strength and function after multiple major reconstructive surgeries.\n\nWhat is more important is to figure out why you keep reinjuring your knee. There are a number of biomechanical factors that may be predisposing you to injury that you may need to address. This may include muscle imbalances, lower extremity alignment issues and proprioceptive (balance and coordination) factors. This may be the case if you are reinjuring your ACL after a formal period of therapy and an appropriate amount of rehabilitation time. \n\nYou may be trying to return to activity too aggressively, this is a common cause of ACL reconstruction failure. It is important to follow all instructions from your surgeon/rehabilitation team regarding return to activity.\n\nIn a related topic: bracing the knee does not prevent ACL re-tears. \n\nHope this helps, re-post if you need anything else
1058028
Be sure to talk to your doctor about this.  You may need some physical therapy to strengthen the knee.  If you are not happy with your doctor, seek another for a second opinion.  Life is short and you do not need to be slowed down by this disabling condition.
428189
You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.
114773
It depends on what your injury is. Arthroscopic surgery is not a bad choice if it is what you need. It is not invasive and recovery is very quick! I wouldn't worry about it.
1097874
i know a man that had the same surgery and it helped him somewhat. nothing to be really alarmed about. though it really hurts. sometimes surgery is the only hope. they will remove the kneecap and fix or repair all of the ligaments and tendons then replace the kneecap and put you in a cast for 2 weeks then put you in a leg brace for 3 more weeks then finally a cheap brace for another2 weeks then finally no brace at all,
54262
Wow this is a tough one. I think I will resist any knee replacement option and I have two bad knees. I have seen too many very unsatisfied suffering recipients. Maybe the fix will get better in a few years. I would not worry about running. If you can walk well and painless after they get through with you that's all it seems you can expect.
1138137
I had severely bruised both my knees in an auto accident.  It really messed up the sensation.  Like you, the structures were "fine", but since it injured the nerves, it took nearly a year to improve...actually, and at about 5 years it was about 75%.  Now, 15 years out, my knees feel good, but they're still not quite right and certain sensations a little strange.\n\nI would imagine that a little brief, gentle massage along with heat/cold/heat/cold alternating (2 mins@) every day would help to stimulate the nerves to regenerate more effectively.  \n\nIn the meantime, do whatever level of exercise that you can; this will speed healing.  Be patient, and remind your knees that it's safe to come out to play again!\n\nLove & Light!
1017692
With injuries that extensive, three months recovery is still quite early to expect all to be as new, if at all.\n\nThe best person to ask about this is your doctor.  He knows the exact extent of your injuries and probable recouperation time.\nHe would also know if something needed to be done now or if you should just continue recovering.\n\nGood luck
1149279
It will be worth it if he can come back up to his pre-injury shape, but that is always questionable after surgery. If he is only 80% or less, he will have to be a backup and get used to it. If he recovers fully, I would imagine that he will not be a backup.
637863
Knee injury in sports takes a while to heal. Your friend may be out for the rest of the season. What's important now is for her to get well and resume her game. Patience is required, so is absolute adherence to instructions from who ever is treating her. I wish her well.
346477
I had a total knee replacement in June of 2002 and have had no problems since that time.  In fact, I have OA in various other joints and when I overdo it, the only joint in which there is no pain is in the knee that was replaced!\n\nI really think you should seek a second or third opinion as you really should not be experiencing that kind of pain and those symptoms at this stage.  There may be an underlying low-simmering infection going on.  Or, if you have been very, very active since your surgery there may be excessive wear on the replacement.  In any case, I have never experienced such pain nor did my brother who has had two total knee replacements (10 years ago) or my sister who has had one (5 years ago).  They have other problems but certainly not with their knee replacement.\n\nThe sites below contain much more info on total knee replacement and their potential complications.