Riding with knee replacement

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As a newbie not sure where to post this. I'm mortified to find out that the knackered knee needs total replacement and the other ain't too good either. Consultant said "forget riding" but that's not an option for me - I'd rather be 6 feet under. Anybody any experience riding (particularly hunting) with replacements? Got it into my head a western saddle could help or is that a pipe dream?
 
Think you have probably posted in the wrong place but anyway our huntsman has had both knees replaced and still hunts/jumps hedges every week, was back on board after 6 weeks in a english gp saddle
 
Sorry not much help but interested in this as my left knee is starting to be painfully and am wondering if this may be on the cards for me. I couldn't give up riding either. I guess with a western saddle the stirrups are longer and there may be less strain on the knees.
 
Im in same boat. Knackered knee and when start riding againI need to wear brace. Then next step knee replacment.
 
My 24 year old daughter had osteosarcoma (adolescent bone cancer) at the age of 16 and had 17 inches of titanium implant in her left leg (bit more than a knee replacement, ha ha!). Titanium implant broke May 2011 and she now has 19 inches of very heavy duty titanium implant! She still hunts and does all sorts of frightening horsey things so a knee replacement should be a doddle by comparison!
 
A tip from some gardener friends who've both had knee replacements, if possible ask the surgeon to minimise the scars on the inside of the joint (so they don't rub against the saddle). Good luck, treat yourself to some springy stirrups afterwards!
 
I have a reconstructed knee and the plastic surgeon who tidied me up said donr let them replace the joint by making the incision over the front of the joint have it done to the inside ( I already have a scar here) .
My advice strongly given advise would be to see a private physio who will show you how to mobilse the skin around the scar so it does not get stuck this make a huge difference to your long term comfort.
 
I had a total right knee replacement six years ago- its been absolutely great. I have done xc, sj, showing and long distance with it - no worries at all! The only comment about riding is that the knee itself is heavy and getting on involves a bit of swinging it fairly hard. It also only bends as far as the metal/plastic combination will let it so getting on from the floor might be a problem if its a left knee. My scar is down the front and is hardly visible - I wouldn't want it on the inside. I now have much better lower leg control as well as no knee/referred pain. Get up and about on it asap and do the phsio properly - it will be fine. I was driving three weeks after the op. Slightly worried now about getting on six months after a L4/L5 spinal fusion and decompression though!
 
wow so im/we are not alone then!!! glad you all seem to be getting on with it and keeperscottaqge well done to your daughter shes a great role model for others you must be so proud of her and yourselves. everyone keep up the good work.. im thinking more positive thoughs now!!!
 
Yes, aed, I am really proud of my daughter! She's sometimes in a lot of pain (at the point where the titanium implant fits into her tibia) but she still keeps going ang going! With her first implant, she was told (in August 2006) not to ride until the following May but she was riding within two months. Following her second implant, I has a phone call from her saying "Guess what I'm doing......I'm riding!" - so soon after surgery that she still had 56 staples in her leg!! Her lovely long term farmer boyfriend has promised to propose to her this year so I need to Google "Mother of the Bride" outfits, ha ha!!
 
Thanks everyone - you've really raised my spirits (and humbled me Keeperscottage). Very grateful for the tips which I've noted for next apt with consultant. Look out Grove & Rufford - I'll be back!!!
 
Don't feel humbled - daughter is a complete nutter, haha! This is one of her Xrays....

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Quite a bit of metal!

You'll be fine! X
 
Wow impressive. Now the rest of us are feeling humbled.thats a great colleen you have shes definatly braviest girl.enjoy her and all.
 
Thank you, aed, she's quite a character and anyone who knows her now would never believe what she's been through! She's emerged from her ordeal a really tough, truly "no nonsense" horsey girl! Puts my fifty years with horses to shame, ha ha!!!
 
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