Originally Posted by
alphaGT
I知 going in for a total knee joint replacement surgery on Tuesday morning. They are just doing the left knee, I値l have to come back for the right knee next year.
But, it seems they have streamlined this procedure a great deal. Instead of installing a huge ball joint in place of the knee, now they only place a plate over the ends of the bone, at the point of contact. Like getting new brake pads. No muscles or ligaments are cut, I値l be up walking as soon as anesthesia wears off. I had to attend a class on the procedure, and one woman asked how soon she could return to work, and they told her one month! So I知 going into this with great expectations. Wish me luck!
Russell