Stories of bilateral knee replacement come in all shapes and sizes. Bilateral knee replacement is an important trend in orthopedic surgery given the fact that people have less time to devote to recovery, and are more demanding of knee performance after surgery. Additionally more people are have knee replacement at a younger age.
The Consequences of this Trend
The problem is that with this seemingly irreversible trend toward “doubles”, patient results have suffered. Lisa Alarcon, Director of Physical Therapy at Michigan VNA notes that “if your knees are bad enough so that one knee cannot really support all of your weight then go ahead and do them both.” She also suggests that for rehabilitation, bilateral surgery has it advantages in that “you cannot cheat” when you are doing your rehab exercises because both knees are in recovery.
Patients with two knee replacements at once can do very well in rehab because of this balanced recovery. Of course there is double the danger of succumbing to scar tissue before you can get to a good range of motion. Lisa discusses the dangers of scar tissue here.
Learn what there is to learn from those who have “gone for two.’ We have nine accounts of bilateral knee replacement for you below.
New Technology for Bilateral Knee Surgery and Recovery
Jack McDonnell took advantage of three important new tools to great advantage for his bilateral surgery: MAKOplasty Robotic Assisted Surgery, BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy, and The X10 Knee Recovery System™. In his own words Jack tells his story of surgery and recovery.
100% Better After Bilateral Knee Replacement (Walter’s Recovery)
My surgeon agreed that using the X10 ONLY was fine since the results I was getting were so great. Smiles and happiness! The X10 was definitely the right decision as was my decision to do the bilateral knee replacement surgery.
Yoga and Bilateral Knee Replacement
Kathy (70) is a yoga instructor who found herself in the unenviable position of needing two knee replacements. With the consent of Dr. Brian McCardal Kathy did them both at the same time. One surgery. One recovery. It just made sense. A month later, after devoting herself to her recovery at home with The X10 Knee Recovery System™, Kathy got back to her yoga.
Two Knee Replacements at Once
It is called bilateral knee replacement. Two knees. At the same time. Usually it is performed by one surgeon; at times it is done simultaneously by two surgeons. And it is a massive trend in knee replacement nowadays.
Double Knee Replacement, Double Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Tim recovered from Double Knee Replacement and then Double Manipulation Under Anesthesia using the X10 Knee Recovery System. In the process he gained extensive knowledge about how to get through a Bilateral Knee Surgery and get back to life.
Halima Curry Getting Ready for Knee Replacement (Part 2)
Halima Curry Getting Ready for Knee Replacement Part 2. The long-awaited part two episode of Halima’s wisdom about what to ask your surgeon, what to know, how to get ready for knee replacement surgery.
How to Avoid MUA | Two Total Knee Replacements
How to Avoid MUA | A Patient Recovery Story About Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Two Knee Replacements. Nicole’s Story.
WATD RADIO Interview with PJ Ewing | Managing a Difficult Knee Recovery
Managing a Difficult Recovery | An interview with PJ Ewing on the radio program Solutions for Seniors. The Bee’s Knees Podcast.
The Perfect Bilateral Knee Replacement
Larry Meservey had the perfect bilateral knee replacement with Dr. Douglas MacArthur of Littleton, NH. He used the X10 Knee Recovery System™ for his rehab at home.
Knee Replacement Resources for You
At X10 we work with people having two knee replacements at once every day. In fact it is one of the more popular types of patient for us. The X10 Knee machine easily accommodates patents who want to pre-hab or rehab two knees concurrently. We make it easy to move from knee to knee for work on range-of-motion and strength.
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