Knee replacement

lcw

Rookie
Any one had a knee replacement procedure lately? If so can you share your experience playing tennis before and after the procedure?
Thanks
lcw
 

Ronaldo

Bionic Poster
Every person I've met that had a knee replacement raves about the pain relief and wish they had the procedure earlier. HOWEVER, personally was in rehab with recipients and saw the incredible amount of pain when they were stretched out. Replacement really helped their tennis game, mobility-wise
 

Phil

Hall of Fame
I just read a very good book about caring for the knees, which, of course doesn't make me an expert. But one interesting point it made about knee replacements is that the artificial knee, based on current technology, lasts around 20 years, and once THAT goes, it is much more difficult for surgeons to replace it than it was to "install" the first artificial knee. Therefore, doctors often try to discourage younger patients from having the procedure if it can be avoided.
 
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