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Hello 1st post

Just been diagnosed with grade 4 chrondosis which means knee replacement.I was gutted to hear this as I’m only 54 and play a bit of golf and try to keep active.All I hear is bad news stories regarding the replacement.Would be devastated if I can’t play the game I love again.Has anyone had a replacement and gone on to lead a normal life again.Also how long does a new knee last for.

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piglette

Tiger Woods has had a knee replacement. He plays a bit of golf!

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Happyrosie

friend had both his done, one at a time, four and five years ago. He’s never played golf and he is 86 now but he still gardens and walks.

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Mikmax

I have had a half knee replacement and it was the best decision I ever made! No pain and I can walk again. I think you are looking at this situation from the wrong place? The whole point of a knee replacement is to give you back your normal life of walking etc (not put an end to it!) I do walking and yoga and enjoy life and whatever is to come in 10 or 20 years well I’ll deal with that when it comes

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2112mg in reply to Mikmax

Thanks for the reply,if I may ask how old are you and did they say how long it would last for?

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Mikmax

had it done when I was 63 (four years ago). Would I have it done again if I needed it? Absolutely yes! In a heartbeat- providing you stick with the post op physio your knee will be just like new

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MarmiteLover1 in reply to Mikmax

A pal had one too. Huge success 😊

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MarmiteLover1

A pal had one. Huge success. Her tip: follow physiotherapy instructions to the letter.

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Blackknight1989

Both hips replaced at 48 and 49 years old as well as both my knees have been replaced at age 53 and 54, my golf game improved significantly!

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2112mg in reply to Blackknight1989

Hi blacknight,thanks for the reply.Spoke to the consultant and he’s apprehensive about doing the surgery because of my age and possible problems later on but a few people have said your quality of life is more important now so you can enjoy it.Really am in 2 minds but my golf is definitely suffering now like.Lol

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