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Question - Partial Knee Replacement

by Rick
(Arizona)

I have now had 7 surgeries on my left knee (6 scopes and 1 carticel transplant) and 2 scopes on my right knee. My doctor informed me last week after my second scope on the right knee that there is no more articular cartilage remaining behind my patella. I suspect that he will find the same thing when he scopes the left knee one more time next month. He indicated that these procedures will probably give me 3-5 years of relief before I will likely need partial knee replacements on both.

As I have historically been quite active (tennis primarily) before the last couple of years of problems, I am curious as to the nature of a partial knee replacement and whether or not I can expect to be able to return to my athletic activities?

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Sep 21, 2008
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by: Bart - SII

I am not terribly familiar with knee replacements, as this is not a common procedure for my normal patient population - so, I cannot provide a lot of insight regarding your ability to return to sports.

From what I have read, and from the limited knowledge I do have, it does seem that returning to athletic activities is possible, especially if you undergo a partial knee replacement vs. a total knee replacement. Decreasing the intensity and the duration of activities is usually needed, and high impact activities like running are usually more troublesome than say swimming or cycling.

I would discuss your questions with your doctor, as they will be able to tell you much better than me what to expect. You may also find this article helpful.

Bart

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