Re: D.I.Y job
Originally Posted by
gumbud
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it seems that complete knee replacement ops have become common place?
Before the accident happened (in 1991) we knew of someone who had their knee joints replaced. The joints went wrong and the legs ended up being amputated. This was off-putting for sure. Also, there was quite a lot of other damage done by the impact. There was ligament and nerve damage. One foot ended up in a dropped position. However, we and the doctors always hoped the joints and legs might recover enough for a near normal life, so we were reluctant to press for further operations (both knees were operated on twice).
Not only that but as she fell from the bonnet of the car, she hit her head on the ground and as a result, suffered bad headaches for months. Her back was also damaged. Ultimately, a disc was removed but like her legs, that never got fully better either. It still gives her pain.
It seems that many people even with fairly successful knee joint replacements, still end up using mobility aids.
All in all, we think it best to stick with the devil we know. If anyone was going to have trouble with such an op, it might be her. She has had no further treatment on the legs in recent years but goes to many appointments in the Pain Clinic for her back condition. Steroid injections are done into both ends of her spine every three months to deaden back pain.
We both feel it is quite late in the day to contemplate further operations with uncertain results. We also both feel she has been through enough and it's best to cope with conditions as they are. Unfortunately, there is lots more that could be written but this really would be banging on a bit and probably sound like moaning.