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Age at joint replacement surgery?

pupwhipped — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:25:50 GMT

I'm just curious about this. There seems to be a lot of people here who've had joint replacement surgery. Got me to wondering about the typical age for these procedures, although I'm sure everyone is different. I'm 60 and beginning to have arthritis. No doubt joint replacement will be in my future at some point. I'm hoping it will be later rather then sooner. My father was 78 when he had knee replacement, and my MIL was in her late 70's early 80's with her surgeries. She had one hip and both knees replaced.

If you care to share, how old were you when you had joint replacement surgery?

pup

Re: Age at joint replacement surgery?

151949 — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:38:22 GMT

I had my ankle rebuilt at age 58 and had to retire after that. I had knee replacements at age 62. However, I was a nurse and worked for 40 years , almost all full time so my body took a pounding in my job.

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hoosieroriginal — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:37:58 GMT

I'm curious too, but don't think everyone will eventually have joint replacement surgery. I think as long as you have arthritis (inflammation) under control, you should be good. Am I wrong? I'm certainly thinking I won't need joint replacement surgery (hopefully). I have knee problems, but take lots of supplements to help cushion the area and stop any inflammation. I'm hoping to avoid the "inevitable".

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nomless — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:22:13 GMT

It can happen at any age, so a poll here won'the tell you much This article about knee replacement says the average age is 40-80.

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mysterylady — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:28:01 GMT

My hip replacement was done at age 69 after a somewhat "freak accident" where I missed the bottom step on a ladder and hyper-extended the joint (didn't fall), stirring up the non-problematic arthritis .It went from no hip problems to bone against bone within 6 months.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:32:08 GMT

@nomless wrote:
It can happen at any age, so a poll here won'the tell you much This article about knee replacement says the average age is 40-80.

Yep, it depends on the individual and the doctor. And if you get a replacement early on, odds are the replacement will need to be replaced later in life. I know someone who has been through 3 knee replacements and she's in her early 70s.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:57:46 GMT

@pupwhipped I am 60 years old today. I had both knees replaced at age 57. Left hip replaced at age 58 and right hip replaced at age 59. My Osteo Athritis started in my hips at age 30.... And just progressed as the years went on. My knees started bothering me at age 40. I was in so much pain towards the end I had to use crutches. I was basically a cripple.

It really depends on the arthritis you have and how bad it erodes the joint and how fast.

I am am now able to walk, garden, do all the things I could not do prior to hip and knee replacement. It has been a God Send for me! I was headed toward a wheel chair before and my pain was so so terrible.

my suggestion is that you do it when you find you no longer can do things you loved to do before.....I feel I waited too long and I lost 10 years consumed with pain, misery and loss of freedom.

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Gram W — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:13:58 GMT

If you have arthritis I hope that you are seeing a specialist. I saw arthritis in my hands and for 3 years I asked my primary physician to give me a referral which at that time my employers insurance required. I was doing my regular workout at a fitness center when another lady saw my fingers. Thank goodness she was concerned and offered to give me the name and number of her rheumatologist 1 hour away. I pressed my primary with this information and I got my referral. The rheumatologist gave me the devil for waiting so long. In his complete preworkup he discovered that I also have lupus. It has been about 8 years now and thanks to a wonderful caring team my lupus is being controlled and the arthritis progression has been slowed. Shortly after I started with my specialist I was in an auto accident. Bracing for the sudden stop pushed my legs back into my body hurting my knees and hips. A local sports medicine said my only problem was arthritis in my knee and they wanted to replace it. The day before the accident I was leg pressing 100 pounds. My arthritis doctor stuck up for me and had tests and x-rays to show there was no arthritis in my knees. I am now 72 and still walking. In April I was told that arthritis is now in my knees thanks in part to many years working on concrete floors in an office. We talked and I will not rush into replacement for now. I can take the discomfort and as time goes on medicine finds new and better replacements. I do not want to have 1 now and possibly again in 10 years. Good luck.

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RedTop — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:49:23 GMT

I suffered with osteoarthritis for 13 years before having knee replacement at 56.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:59:04 GMT

@SeaMaiden, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:03:31 GMT

I know too many people to count who've mostly had knee replacement (I'm due soon) and some hip replacement.

It seems like the average age ranges generally between 60 and 70 years old.

I have put it off for years. Now it's really affecting my life. I have been in some very bad car accidents so I think it made it sooner than otherwise.

When the time comes (if it does) you'll know because you'll get to the point where you know it won't be easy but you want to get on with your life.

As my grandma used to say, "Don't borrow trouble" meaning don't worry about it too soon.

Re: Age at joint replacement surgery?

SeaMaiden — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:18:12 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@SeaMaiden, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

Sweet @pupwhipped...I meant I am 60 NOW..... it is not my birthday, but that was sweet to say!

Re: Age at joint replacement surgery?

pupwhipped — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:43:29 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@pupwhipped wrote:
@SeaMaiden, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
Sweet @pupwhipped...I meant I am 60 NOW..... it is not my birthday, but that was sweet to say!

Oh well, Happy Day anyway! And you might be the winner here for most joint replacements....so that is truly something to celebrate!!!

Thanks,

pup

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Bridgegal — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:54:17 GMT

I hope I don't jinx myself but I'll be 70 and have all original parts. No arthritis anywhere either. DH has all of his parts too. No arthritis either. Fingers crossed.

And while a know people who have had various replacemtents, I don't have any friends who have.

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karol59 — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:35:39 GMT

My first hip replacement was at 48, second at 52

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karol59 — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:37:06 GMT

three knee surgeries, ouch!

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harcon — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:48:00 GMT

I was 72 when I had a total knee replacement.

A friend of mine had both of her knees done at the same time when she was 82!!

Re: Age at joint replacement surgery?

SeaMaiden — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:49:08 GMT

@Bridgegal wrote:
I hope I don't jinx myself but I'll be 70 and have all original parts. No arthritis anywhere either. DH has all of his parts too. No arthritis either. Fingers crossed.

And while a know people who have had various replacemtents, I don't have any friends who have.

@Bridgegal How wonderful you are blessed with no arthritis!

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Princesswife — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:30:36 GMT

I am 45 and have bad knees for 3 years now very bad arthritis, went to 4 specialists and all 4 of them said I need knee replacement but say I'm to young. At 45 I didn't think I was to young for anything. Guess I was wrong

Re: Age at joint replacement surgery?

MomCat — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:43:38 GMT

@Gram W wrote:
If you have arthritis I hope that you are seeing a specialist. I saw arthritis in my hands and for 3 years. The rheumatologist gave me the devil for waiting so long. In his complete preworkup he discovered that I also have lupus.

May I ask, what specifically were your symptoms? I also have pains in my hands, but my primary care diagnosed me with osteoarthritis. I understand that there is no point in going to a rheumatologist if you have osteoarthritis. This has been very upsetting to deal with since I am so active with my hands. My primary hand hurts worse and is mostly swollen, especially in the joints.