Unisex Replacement Knees Are Fine for Women

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Is 80 years old too old to geta knee replacement??

Not Avialble of CT 1:28PM June 15, 2010

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lemyaskin of MT 9:49PM September 22, 2009

How long will a knee replacement last in someone under 55?
How successful is a knee replacement with someone with arthritis.
If the knee replacement is successful and you walk just over a half hour a day how long will the knee last?

esther 11:44AM July 08, 2009

Will I wear out my knee replacements if I walk
four days a week for 1 mine on the treadmill?

Joan Fellows of GA 12:04AM January 21, 2009

I had my knee replaced two years ago and it is wonderful, I weight train three days a week, do yoga and pilates. My problem is deep water aerobics, it seems to stress the joint. I usualy ice the knee for the pain, which subsides and I am fine.. I am wondering if I am putting the artifical joint at risk. I love the water, I also do laps and hate to give it up. Any thoughts on the matter? Appreciate any comment.
Thank You.

Katherine Hobson: Thanks for writing. Deep water aerobics is a low-impact activity, so it's probably not putting the artificial joint itself at risk. But if it's hurting your knee, that's not good -- ask your doctor or physical therapist what moves you should avoid so you don't irritate the tissues around the joint. And congratulations on keeping up your exercise routine!

Eva Iorlano of FL 10:08PM March 06, 2008