Welp, it finally happened...bring the pain

[markem]

How old are you? Joint replacements only last so long. I've been bone-on-bone in the left knee since I was in my late 20s. In my 50s now and have no intention of having a replacement. My brother is senior management at a company that makes these things (artificial joints) and he is pretty clear about not doing it until your 70s, even if it means using a cane or walker.

[FUEL]

Originally Posted by markem

How old are you? Joint replacements only last so long. I've been bone-on-bone in the left knee since I was in my late 20s. In my 50s now and have no intention of having a replacement. My brother is senior management at a company that makes these things (artificial joints) and he is pretty clear about not doing it until your 70s, even if it means using a cane or walker.

37. Years and years and years of abuse from Jr to Senior HS and college in addition to competitive weightlifting and being formerly morbidly obese. The right knee only has the MCL left on it now.

No way in hell am I going to be 37 with a cane or a walker. Its a pain in the ass but I'll be back hiking again by next fall.