Biting the bullet

[unixronin]

I just called my orthopedist's office and had them start working on the schedule for my bilateral knee replacement.  It looks like being late June.

I don't feel very happy about this.  But it's got to be done.  My knees are steadily deteriorating.

Just as a reminder, most of the progress will be on my medical/health filter.  Let me know if you're not on it and want to be.

Comments

[fatcook.livejournal.com]

Ooooohhh is right! Very shiny!
Do you know what the bone loss ratio is going to be yet? Or is your surgeon compensating for it?

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Define "bone loss ratio" for me here, please. I'm not familiar with the term.

[fatcook.livejournal.com]

Bone loss ratio is how much bone will be cut away from the length of the leg to accomodate the new joint. It can also be how much bone needs to be cut away to get to good health bone to anchor the joint into. My mother lost 3 total inches from her left replacement and 1 1/2 from her right, which made her 5 ft 2in. She can also stand on one leg and swing the other.
That is what I know bone loss ratio to be. You need to check with your surgeon.