I can't imagine fusing the joint would make your hand very useable afterward...do they have decent wrist replacements these days?Been living off cortisone injections. Getting to the point where I’ll need surgery. Putting off as long ma wrist will work. What are the opinions between replacement and fusing the wrist joint? Thanks
I'm looking at having to replace both knees. Putting it off absolutely as long as I can stand it...even though the two people I've known with knee replacements recovered well and quickly (including my father when he was in his 80s)...but the whole idea of having parts of my body removed and discarded freaks me the hell out.GZ,
I passed up getting shoulder replacements (yes, both) as my family doc told me they were either successful...or not, as there's no middle ground...so I passed.
50/50 aren't acceptable odds for me.
I’m see a new Doc latter this month. His website talks about stem cell therapy and joint replacement. I’ll be practicing off had shooting starting now. Also checking out laser practice and a Ruger in .22. Checked POA on a couple of pistol I had put new sights on……lite me up the following day.I can't imagine fusing the joint would make your hand very useable afterward...do they have decent wrist replacements these days?
I worked with a guy that had his spine fused. Pain doctor said I can't help you as I cannot get the needle where it needs to go. He ate hydrocodone like a kid with halloween candy.Been living off cortisone injections. Getting to the point where I’ll need surgery. Putting off as long ma wrist will work. What are the opinions between replacement and fusing the wrist joint? Thanks
My brother had both knees replaced at the same time. He did it right before he retired, he's good now. From being on medical leave to retirement went well for him.I'm looking at having to replace both knees. Putting it off absolutely as long as I can stand it...even though the two people I've known with knee replacements recovered well and quickly (including my father when he was in his 80s)...but the whole idea of having parts of my body removed and discarded freaks me the hell out.
The key is the doc. I know a number of people who have had knee replacements. All but one did fantastic and are glad they had it done. All but that one went to the same doc.I'm looking at having to replace both knees. Putting it off absolutely as long as I can stand it...even though the two people I've known with knee replacements recovered well and quickly (including my father when he was in his 80s)...but the whole idea of having parts of my body removed and discarded freaks me the hell out.
The key is the doc. I know a number of people who have had knee replacements. All but one did fantastic and are glad they had it done. All but that one went to the same doc.
I have heard that shoulders are much tougher replacements than knees or hips.GZ,
'...but the whole idea of having parts of my body removed and discarded freaks me the hell out.'
Me too!
And, this is in part why I've passed up the entire 'replacement idea'.
Plus, I was told I wouldn't be able to do some of the physical, i.e., heavy effort I'm used to as I might 'strip the gears' of my artificial parts.
Well hell, I'll just live with the 'shoulders' pain...I'm used to it.
Also, the PT afterwards is not something I care to go through either.
I've been through a variety of PT...none of it was effective and I'm was very compliant in doing 'at home' PT...which did absolutely nothing to help...
Maybe PT has helped other people, but not me...
I have heard that shoulders are much tougher replacements than knees or hips.
Almost everyone I know has been glad they had their knees and hips fixed. Actually, the shoulder surgery folks have been glad - once they finally healed. But the latter had a much tougher time with rehab.
Tough choices to make.My cousin has had extensive rebuilding of both his shoulders and my neighbor one ( twice) I’ve been told the secret to success is strict rehab. My neighbors first surgery was a failure, the second one took well ( same Doc ). My neighbor said the difference was that he took the second one more seriously and followed the rehab.
I’m also looking at stem cell and plasma infusions. Main drawback is distance to the Docs and lack of payment by insurance for “ experimental “ procedures.