Knee replacement and Parkinson's disease
Discussion
Hi guys,
Hoping to find some credible info really - so if anyone can advise then please do.
My father (fellow car nut) was diagnosed with Parkinson's around 2004.
Most recently, however, his old football induced injuries have begun to play him up and are affecting him and his quality of life adversely - namely knee arthritis.
Obviously we have sought advice and the knee specialist has him on the list for a knee replacement.
Is there anybody who has any experiences with knee replacement surgery in conjunction with Parkinson's?
Dad can still drive ok and at 71 this year he still enjoys polishing and driving his '62 MGB and XJS cabriolet during summer and going along to the local classic car shows when he gets some time!
Hopefully the knee op will vastly improve his quality of life and what he can do without pain.
Any advice appreciated,
All the best,
G.
Hoping to find some credible info really - so if anyone can advise then please do.
My father (fellow car nut) was diagnosed with Parkinson's around 2004.
Most recently, however, his old football induced injuries have begun to play him up and are affecting him and his quality of life adversely - namely knee arthritis.
Obviously we have sought advice and the knee specialist has him on the list for a knee replacement.
Is there anybody who has any experiences with knee replacement surgery in conjunction with Parkinson's?
Dad can still drive ok and at 71 this year he still enjoys polishing and driving his '62 MGB and XJS cabriolet during summer and going along to the local classic car shows when he gets some time!
Hopefully the knee op will vastly improve his quality of life and what he can do without pain.
Any advice appreciated,
All the best,
G.
Edited by Gallen on Sunday 23 January 19:51
Not the most replied to post (unsuprisingly really as its a bit niche!) but thought I'd update in case it's of any help to anybody else.
Dad's leg was really bad. He was 90% immobilised, in constant paint and was walking short distances with a stick. People thought this was due to his Parkinsons but his leg was the main aspect for adverse quality of life.
Dad had his knee op at the end of January. Whilst it was initially uncomfortable, with full commitment to the post-op excersises the progress and difference to him since has been remarkable. My 11 year old nephew was caught out recently as when messing around with Grandad, Grandad suprised him and returned chase!
The movement of the knee is around 90 degrees. This may/may not improve as it loosens up - but as a result he had trouble getting in and out of his 1962 MGB and so has since sold it
However in true petrol-head style, as of yesterday he is now the proud owner of a 2005 Mercedes SLK 350 with a full AMG kit! It sounds great and he is happy with the new addition to his fleet!
I thought I should update the post because when you google "Knee replacement" and "Parkinsons" the outlook appears to be bleak. Obviously every case is individual but thankfully for my dad things have paid off. My dad is now up and mobile again and walking sticks are things of the passed (for now at least) and in spite of the Parkinsons, he can start to enjoy life again!
G.
Dad's leg was really bad. He was 90% immobilised, in constant paint and was walking short distances with a stick. People thought this was due to his Parkinsons but his leg was the main aspect for adverse quality of life.
Dad had his knee op at the end of January. Whilst it was initially uncomfortable, with full commitment to the post-op excersises the progress and difference to him since has been remarkable. My 11 year old nephew was caught out recently as when messing around with Grandad, Grandad suprised him and returned chase!
The movement of the knee is around 90 degrees. This may/may not improve as it loosens up - but as a result he had trouble getting in and out of his 1962 MGB and so has since sold it
However in true petrol-head style, as of yesterday he is now the proud owner of a 2005 Mercedes SLK 350 with a full AMG kit! It sounds great and he is happy with the new addition to his fleet!I thought I should update the post because when you google "Knee replacement" and "Parkinsons" the outlook appears to be bleak. Obviously every case is individual but thankfully for my dad things have paid off. My dad is now up and mobile again and walking sticks are things of the passed (for now at least) and in spite of the Parkinsons, he can start to enjoy life again!
G.
Gallen said:
Not the most replied to post (unsuprisingly really as its a bit niche!) but thought I'd update in case it's of any help to anybody else.
Dad's leg was really bad. He was 90% immobilised, in constant paint and was walking short distances with a stick. People thought this was due to his Parkinsons but his leg was the main aspect for adverse quality of life.
Dad had his knee op at the end of January. Whilst it was initially uncomfortable, with full commitment to the post-op excersises the progress and difference to him since has been remarkable. My 11 year old nephew was caught out recently as when messing around with Grandad, Grandad suprised him and returned chase!
The movement of the knee is around 90 degrees. This may/may not improve as it loosens up - but as a result he had trouble getting in and out of his 1962 MGB and so has since sold it However in true petrol-head style, as of yesterday he is now the proud owner of a 2005 Mercedes SLK 350 with a full AMG kit! It sounds great and he is happy with the new addition to his fleet!
I thought I should update the post because when you google "Knee replacement" and "Parkinsons" the outlook appears to be bleak. Obviously every case is individual but thankfully for my dad things have paid off. My dad is now up and mobile again and walking sticks are things of the passed (for now at least) and in spite of the Parkinsons, he can start to enjoy life again!
G.
Always good to hear.Dad's leg was really bad. He was 90% immobilised, in constant paint and was walking short distances with a stick. People thought this was due to his Parkinsons but his leg was the main aspect for adverse quality of life.
Dad had his knee op at the end of January. Whilst it was initially uncomfortable, with full commitment to the post-op excersises the progress and difference to him since has been remarkable. My 11 year old nephew was caught out recently as when messing around with Grandad, Grandad suprised him and returned chase!
The movement of the knee is around 90 degrees. This may/may not improve as it loosens up - but as a result he had trouble getting in and out of his 1962 MGB and so has since sold it
However in true petrol-head style, as of yesterday he is now the proud owner of a 2005 Mercedes SLK 350 with a full AMG kit! It sounds great and he is happy with the new addition to his fleet!I thought I should update the post because when you google "Knee replacement" and "Parkinsons" the outlook appears to be bleak. Obviously every case is individual but thankfully for my dad things have paid off. My dad is now up and mobile again and walking sticks are things of the passed (for now at least) and in spite of the Parkinsons, he can start to enjoy life again!
G.
The level of post op exercise and physio has a huge effect on how well people recover from these operations. However, many fall into the trap of thinking they are elderly/fragile and should just grow old gracefully, especially when you factor in a condition such as Parkinsons.
Your dad has obviously put the work in and is being rewarded for his efforts. Top man and long may it continue, enjoy the SLK!
assuming the patient is in reasonable shape from a cardiovascular / fitness for an anesthetic point of view and his parkinson's is well controlled it should be fairly straight forward - as seen in the case illustrated above.
... the main factors against listing someone would be
- can't get a gas man willing to do the anaesthetic (see above)
- parkinson's so severe that he would be unable to do his rehab because of his poor mobility.
like most things doing big procedures on people who are older and/or have other pathology is related to just how diminished their physiological reserves are by virtue of their age and the co-mordities
... the main factors against listing someone would be
- can't get a gas man willing to do the anaesthetic (see above)
- parkinson's so severe that he would be unable to do his rehab because of his poor mobility.
like most things doing big procedures on people who are older and/or have other pathology is related to just how diminished their physiological reserves are by virtue of their age and the co-mordities
Edited by mph1977 on Wednesday 10th August 00:12
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