Farming after knee surgery

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

In the New Year I'm off for x ray & MRI scan on my knees. According to doctor either cartlidge damage or damage from artritus, key hole for the former, wait a while if the latter then knee repacement surgery.

How many of you have had knee work done? was it a sucess & how much time did you have off work?

Darren · Dec 27, 2013

Father had knee replacement. He was 70. He was off around 3 month. Due to nature of his work he didn't need to rush back. Gave him a new lease of life. Best thing he had done he just said

andybk · Dec 27, 2013

Father has had both done , extremely successful went from near cripple with stick and in pain on both legs that had been like it for years , to normal walking , was done maybe 5-6 years ago maybe more ? and still going strong ? , talking to others that have had similar operations , the most successful have been those that have got on and used (exercised) the joint as soon as possible after , obviously taking great care not to damage it, just general walking or movement .
.I expect 6 months to come right per knee but useable after a month or so .
If your worried or want more info , i can pm you his number and can have a chat he would be more than happy to let you know

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

Darren said:
Father had knee replacement. He was 70. He was off around 3 month. Due to nature of his work he didn't need to rush back. Gave him a new lease of life. Best thing he had done he just said

Pleased for your Dad, Darren.

A bit tricky for me only 49 & pretty much number one worker, three months is a long time. Spoke to woman today, two new knees & two new hips at 52, seemed happy though.

Darren · Dec 27, 2013

Devil's advocate said:
Pleased for your Dad, Darren.

A bit tricky for me only 49 & pretty much number one worker, three months is a long time. Spoke to woman today, two new knees & two new hips at 52, seemed happy though.

She was a bit knackered then.
He said he could've gone back a lot sooner. As his work revolves around sugar beet he had plenty of time off.
Could you get a casual to help while you recuperate ?

spanners · Dec 27, 2013

Im half your age, I have to wear a sports knee support thing on my left knee, its fecked.

Gadget · Dec 27, 2013

My advice is that what ever you have done don't be a hero. If you are told not to work for 8 weeks, do as you're told.

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

andybk said:
Father has had both done , extremely successful went from near cripple with stick and in pain on both legs that had been like it for years , to normal walking , was done maybe 5-6 years ago maybe more ? and still going strong ? , talking to others that have had similar operations , the most successful have been those that have got on and used (exercised) the joint as soon as possible after , obviously taking great care not to damage it, just general walking or movement .
.I expect 6 months to come right per knee but useable after a month or so .
If your worried or want more info , i can pm you his number and can have a chat he would be more than happy to let you know

Thanks Andy. My Mother needs new knees & is really against surgery which is a shame she is 71. My genetics are shocking I should have been culled at birth really., Maternal Grandad cripped at 52, Dad paralised at 48 but cured by steroids, which sadly poisoned him 20 years later, Mother knee problems starting at 69 & 2 aunts on anti rheumatism medication for years.

Spartacus · Dec 27, 2013

My dad has had both his hips resurfaced (different to replacing them) and he's in a lot less pain, had his first one done in his late 40's then discovered the other one actually hurt a fair bit but he didnt realise due to the pain of the bad one

I know of folk that have had knee replacements done and would say the worst thing you can do is rush back too soon, one guy I know (big strong fella) tried to be exactly like he was before he had it done, got infection after infection and I think eventually they gave up trying to replace his knee as such and now he walks very lame with sticks. A neighbour had his done this last summer, he's just getting back to it now (and he is a full on workaholic but is 65 and not the only one working on the farm). From what they have said you can almost forget about being able to kneel for long periods (if at all). I get the imression the worst thing you can do is rush back before you have finished the rehab.

Mickstup · Dec 27, 2013

Two boys close by have had knee replacements this autumn, one was his first knee the other his second knee, both out and about now, it was about three months for both of them, and they both say it has made an unbelievable difference. Main thing is to keep it moving, there exercise was to sit on the edge of the table and swing their leg at least six times a day, good luck. Both men are in their mid fifties.

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

Spartacus said:
My dad has had both his hips resurfaced (different to replacing them) and he's in a lot less pain, had his first one done in his late 40's then discovered the other one actually hurt a fair bit but he didnt realise due to the pain of the bad one
I know of folk that have had knee replacements done and would say the worst thing you can do is rush back too soon, one guy I know (big strong fella) tried to be exactly like he was before he had it done, got infection after infection and I think eventually they gave up trying to replace his knee as such and now he walks very lame with sticks. A neighbour had his done this last summer, he's just getting back to it now (and he is a full on workaholic but is 65 and not the only one working on the farm). From what they have said you can almost forget about being able to kneel for long periods (if at all). I get the imression the worst thing you can do is rush back before you have finished the rehab.

Ahh kneeling, that is my main problem. I can get about quite well with a limp but kneeling hurts & I keep sheep so need to get down to lamb any that need help. Actually just completed harvesting about 300 tons of veg/potatoes by hand, but loading the bags made the right knee a bit sore.

Exfarmer · Dec 27, 2013

Ha cartilage work work done when I was 21 has held fine for 40 years

rob1 · Dec 27, 2013

Have had key hole on both my knees, the second in October, used crutches for 24 hours then a stick for a couple more,main thing is build up the muscles before the op, a turbo trainer fitted to a bike is good, then keep the knee up after the op to help reduce swelling. I took it easy for a few days then minimal work for a couple of wks, back to normal now and off skiing in March, dont put it off get it asap

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

Exfarmer said:
Ha cartilage work work done when I was 21 has held fine for 40 years

Great must be the cycling, can you kneel Ex Farmer?

rob1 · Dec 27, 2013

Devil's advocate said:
Great must be the cycling, can you kneel Ex Farmer?

Was told by my consultant cycling is very good for knees, even better if you follow a nice young lady round

. Running very bad

Devil's advocate · Dec 27, 2013

rob1 said:
Was told by my consultant cycling is very good for knees, even better if you follow a nice young lady round. Running very bad

Yes my GP told me never to run. Lucky no need I've got a car so no need to chase buses & only silly people run after sheep.

SRRC · Dec 27, 2013

Let's hope it's cartilage, I had an arthroscopy (keyhole where they trim the torn cartilage away) done 10 yrs ago and it's never been a problem since. I'm off to see the specialist next week because the other knee has now gone the same way, I can cycle for hours but walking is a bugger.

B&B Pig Man · Dec 27, 2013

I've had knee surgery......

Original 'twisted' it playing sport - it swelled up overnight and I couldn't move it the next morning - so a trip to A&E followed.
Nurse assured me it was just a strained ligament and rest etc would cure it.

Four years of hobbling round, and the slightest wrong twist leaving me in agony, I decided it was time to revisit the doctor.

A few x-rays and scans later - its now decided I must have originally dislocated my knee cap, having been in the wrong place foir so long, the kneecap had attached itself to the muscle at the side of my leg.

So - operation to cut kneecap free, remove some damaged cartiledge, and re-align everything!

(Operation on Tuesday - was milking again by Sunday!)
For gods sake stick to the rules and take the proper time off! I still struggle with mine, and I'm sure its because I didn't rest it properly!

SRRC · Dec 27, 2013

Keyhole leaves such a tiny mark that it's worth remembering that what went on inside was major. If it was a huge vivid scar maybe we would rest a bit more!

Exfarmer · Dec 27, 2013

rob1 said:
Was told by my consultant cycling is very good for knees, even better if you follow a nice young lady round. Running very bad

Now you have given the game away, Damn.

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