Sam LTC Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I have consulted 3 well known orthopedic surgeons on the prospects of being able to ride MTB after surgery to replace one knee joint. Well I just cannot get a clear answer, which is incredibly frustrating !! Of course there may be unforseen complications and so forth. And of course I don't expect any guarantees. But at least I should be able to get some sort of broad overview and expectation. Can they just not tell me about the experiences of their other nameless patients and why not ?? So I appeal to other cyclists, who may have had a knee joint replacement.Can you give me the benefit of your hindsight ? I would like to know how a knee joint replacement affects subsequent mountain biking ? Should we have the surgery earlier rather than later ? Are most people happy or disappointed with the results ? Does it enable perfect cycling ? Or should one expect to have permanent limitations and some sort of disability ? Are you able to stand whilst pedaling uphill or are you confined to only sitting in the saddle for the whole ride ? Are there any regrets and disappointments after having the knee joint surgery ? What pitfalls can be avoided with the benefit of hindsight. Any tips ??
DJR Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 You can ask your questions without a medic-bashing thread title, you know. Sorry, I can't help. slowpoke, Goodbadugly, Peewee1 and 3 others 6
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Jees Sam, way to piss people off. Your answers should be given by someone well versed in the sporting side of surgery and biokinetics. Just because an orthopod who is well versed in the act if doing the surgery and giving general answers it doesn't mean they'll have knowledge in the implications related to sport. Consult someone on the sports science institute. Don't open a thread like this badging orthopods as useless and incompetent. That's just uncalled for v Peewee1 and Flowspeed 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Plus. Your prognosis has a lot to do with how you decide to structure your recovery and how tenacious you are. You may just have the surgery and regain no movement cos you sat on your lazy ads all day instead of doing sports specific stretches etc.
Flowspeed Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Did you post the title like that to get the attention of everybody?I surely hope so, cause that`s not really justified make such a statement.You could get all the answers you need in a much less abrasive way.Here or somewhere else.I, for one, am going to stay out of this one.
Skylark Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Shame guide the hapless n00b to good hub etiquette guys.Don't just chop off his head!! But ja OP don't bash hapless surgeons just cause they can't give you the answers you need.They specialise in surgery not recuperation and rehabilitation... ask the right people get the right answers Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
scuzzy Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 @Sam LTC I had a friend who suffered with a knee, he was also very wary of surgery, ended up going to Jeroen Swart, who basically told him what was wrong and what he should do and to whom he should go, maybe that is an option for you? He deals with the top athletes and might be worth the money to get his input, or at least refer you to someone who can help you better. slowpoke and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
steve61 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I'm afraid, based on past experience, I find the heading to be very true .... I was in a car crash and it is impossible to find out what happened to me!!
Bobbo_SA Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 To be fair to the OP, he tried and nobody responded, at least this thread got people looking at it, although no useful help yet. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/126353-knee-joint-replacement-life-after-surgery/#entry1930028
Goodbadugly Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Makes me think of Kos Vannemerwe asking the doctor if he would be able to play the guitar well after his hand surgery. Orthopod said "Yes of course"Vannemerwe: "Wonderful! because I have never played one before"
Goodbadugly Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I have consulted 3 well known orthopedic surgeons on the prospects of being able to ride MTB after surgery to replace one knee joint. Well I just cannot get a clear answer etc etc.So what you are saying is that 3 well known orthopods can't get through to you? :blink: eddy 1
TYGA Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Not sure where you are based but the ortho surgeon that dealt with my trashed ankle has just done his 7th Sani in a row so must have a decent idea of the impact on riding... Perhaps its worth having a chat with him...he is based in Stellenbosch so if you are keen I can forward you his details. Having to go through two surgeries following a rather disastrous front tyre burp incident and having had to spend several months wondering whether or not I was going to be able to ride properly again I understand what a frustration and concern it can be. Edited June 12, 2013 by XTC1
TYGA Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 PS I'm riding like a boss now! The singlespeed is probably going to have to go though...
No Hare Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) opinion deleted Edited June 12, 2013 by No Hare
Guest Latent Blue Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I have consulted 3 well known orthopedic surgeons on the prospects of being able to ride MTB after surgery to replace one knee joint. Well I just cannot get a clear answer, which is incredibly frustrating !! Of course there may be unforseen complications and so forth. And of course I don't expect any guarantees. But at least I should be able to get some sort of broad overview and expectation. Can they just not tell me about the experiences of their other nameless patients and why not ?? So I appeal to other cyclists, who may have had a knee joint replacement.Can you give me the benefit of your hindsight ? I would like to know how a knee joint replacement affects subsequent mountain biking ? Should we have the surgery earlier rather than later ? Are most people happy or disappointed with the results ? Does it enable perfect cycling ? Or should one expect to have permanent limitations and some sort of disability ? Are you able to stand whilst pedaling uphill or are you confined to only sitting in the saddle for the whole ride ? Are there any regrets and disappointments after having the knee joint surgery ? What pitfalls can be avoided with the benefit of hindsight. Any tips ?? An prtheadic surgeon wont volunteer such information... Long story short::: they fix stuff and hope it lasts... thats it.Secondly if you cycle and get hurt you will sue them (well someone somewhere will)!!! What you need is someone with a DEGREE in SPORTS MEDICINE... he will be able to give you a proper answer
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