47 and need a knee replacement is this the end.

patbriggsmbr

As the subject says I'm 47 and been riding bikes now all my life and that's what I live for. Nothing can beat a dry day, great weather and great trials especially Dolby, seven stains, Wales.
About 20 yrs ago I dislocated my right knee, which led to a few ops, now 20 yrs on I've been getting a few pains in it, which led me going to see a consultant, the end conclusion of the consultation is that my knee is full of arthritus and the joint is slowly turning to dust, hence he said I need a knee replacement.
Im absolutely heart broke, carrying on mountain biking is a no go and as for other hard physical sports my days are numbered. Having this happening is like someone ripping your heart out especially at my age and got a passion for mountain biking.
Does anyone know of any other person who's had a total knee replacment and carried on mountain biking, I'm living in the hope that someone has carried on riding with no probs. If yes this would make a 47 yr old mega happy and not suicidal.

YeehaaMcgee

Sorry to hear about that. Unfortunately I don't have any advice to offer, but I'll be following this thread since I'm worried about the future of my knees.
Mine have gone through a lot of damage as well, and I fear what will one day happen to them

Stu Coops

A mate of mine had a knee replacement 5yrs ago although he doesn't mountain bike he's a roadie, it did take him about a year to get back to normal and he is still racing to this day, ok he gets some discomfort from time to time but no more than me really and I got my own knees so chin up not the end just be patient with the rehab and good luck to you..

patbriggsmbr

That's good to hear that someone is actually still racing. I think its a possibility that maybe I can go to road biking instead of the mountain bike. It is really dawnting to think that going from being really fit to not is something that I do fear.

Stevo_666

My brother in law had a knee replacement last October and the physio who he was using told him that cycling was a good option for him to get exercise as it's less impact on the knee joint compared to stuff like that involves running around. The advice was to start gently after a few months and build up (although he only ever went out with wife & kids on their BSO's) - but it at least shows it isn't the end of it for you.

Have a word a physio if you can.

wesk

I've got several friends who've shagged their knees and hips through taekwon-do. Some have had one joint done, some two.
All (of the ones I know) are now practising martial arts again. How did they regain a lot of their fitness?

Riding bikes.

Chin up mate, it's not the end, maybe a bit of a slog, but not the end.

cat_with_no_tail

I had to have my ACL and LCL rebuilt, and my meniscus replaced back in January after a MTB accident in Oct.

It involved taking grafts from my hamstrings on both legs, which left both of my legs quite weak.

I am lucky to have a very understanding employer, and was able to spend the next 2 months focusing on recovery. After the consultant initially saying it should be around a year before I could return to MTB, I was back in action (albeit a little slower) within 10 weeks post-op.

Don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to return to the bike eventually (although I'm not suggestiong it'll be a 10 week job like mine).

If you've got private cover, I would be happy to recommend my surgeon. The man is an absolute GOD as far as I'm concerned.

bennett_346

Met a guy out riding once who'd had his leg amputated and the replacement artificial knee had a Monarch RT3 intergrated into it! Can't for the life of me remember the company who makes it unfortunately, but it was £10,000!

Sorry to hear about the issue mate.