Knee arthritis

[xoggoth]

My bro in law's missus has had a knee op. Went well and she's nearly back to normal now.

[woody1]

Another close friend has just received a new treatment, some sort of injectable coating for the moving knee parts.
I don't know the name of it, I'm afraid. It's Danish, I believe. Not covered by the NHS, and quite new. But my mate seems to be getting on well with it.

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

[courtg9000]

Anyone here suffer from this?

Had it for years but has been getting worse lately. GP wants to prescribe oral NSAIDs. Also mentioned hydrocortisone injections. Said I'd have a think about it.

Wondering if any of the following might help.
Topical NSAIDs eg Voltarol.
More low-impact exercise eg. cycling, swimming.
Physio.

Long-term may be looking at knee replacement but don't particularly relish this.

Anything else help?
Thanks

Im a bit late to the party on this and haven't read all the replies yet, but I have had this for 10 years. Can only walk supported now. NSAIDS will only work for a brief period. Heat however does help a bit. Everyone is different though.
Be very, very careful with the exercise and the physio. Some physios will try and persuade you that more physio/exercise is the answer when actually it is not, be careful not to fall into the trap.
The steroid injections do have quite the failure rate. One of mine failed instantly the other only lasted a few months.
In almost constant pain even with quite the cocktail of some heavy duty painkillers. (yes I have other medical conditions as well though and quite a few of those)
Been told too young for knee replacements in the past. (Only just turned 50)
Be careful with driving and medication, check your prescriptions against the notifiable medications list.

[Dorkeaux]

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

That's it. Well found.
Might be a good option for managing mobility and pain while waiting for a knee replacement on the NHS.

[WTFH]

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

Thet's the stuff my wife had earlier in the year. She wasn't one of the success stories.

[woody1]

Thet's the stuff my wife had earlier in the year. She wasn't one of the success stories.

Sorry I missed that in your earlier post. I guess it might be worth a shot.

[alamest]

I’m in a similar boat and it’s a bit hit and miss to be honest.

Tried NSAIDs and they help a bit, injections helped for a while then wore off. Some days it’s fine, other days it just nags for no clear reason. I’ve found keeping it moving helps more than resting it completely, but if I overdo it I definitely pay for it later.

Cycling and swimming seem easier on it than walking or running. I was also told a replacement is something to think about later rather than rushing into, unless it’s really affecting day-to-day life.

Not much of an answer I know, but it seems like managing it and adjusting what you do is the reality for most of us.

[ladymuck]

I wonder if knee replacement, like hip replacement, only last so many years before they have to be redone so people are pushed to bear with the pain for as long as possible so you're more likely to die before it needs redoing?

[malvolio]

I wonder if knee replacement, like hip replacement, only last so many years before they have to be redone so people are pushed to bear with the pain for as long as possible so you're more likely to die before it needs redoing?

They used to last 15 years or so. They last a lot longer now (my other half's first one is over 20). Latest versions are designed so the wearing surfaces can be updated without needing to disrupt the joint itself.

The op itself is 2-3 days in hospital, although you will be out of bed on the second one, and you go home as soon as you can walk up a couple of steps. Recovery time is a couple of weeks (and a lot of proper painkillers!) but you can work from home if life gets too boring.

BTW the main limitation on the actual joint is the attachment to the lower shin bone, which isn't all that wide. Taking it out and fitting a new one is not a minor operation.

[sadkingbilly]

I wonder if knee replacement, like hip replacement, only last so many years before they have to be redone so people are pushed to bear with the pain for as long as possible so you're more likely to die before it needs redoing?

that's what i was told 20years ago.
prosthetics may have got better though.