For several years I have suffered the pain of having little or no cartilage in both of my knees. I suppose I did like most people - take ibuprofen and suffer. The pain finally became bad enough for me to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. The diagnosis was really no surprise to me: osteoarthritis in both knees with the recommendation to have TKR (total knee replacement) in both knees. I decided to wait before I made any rash decisions. After another full year of pain and limited ability in walking it was time.
I am 63 years old, and I have worked hard all my life. For many years I worked in the West Texas oil fields lifting and carry heavy loads on a constant basis. This is what I have attributed my knee problems to,
I am 63 years old, and I have worked hard all my life. For many years I worked in the West Texas oil fields lifting and carry heavy loads on a constant basis. This is what I have attributed my knee problems to,