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Post by idahomom on Aug 4, 2015 14:04:57 GMT
UPDATE - X-rays looked good. The PA will have my surgeon review them because she thought one of the knee components was pulling away, but this is my better of the two knees and not the knee I smacked when I fell. Most of my pain is from a calf muscle tear.
Unrelated to my bike fall, unfortunately bone spurs are forming behind both knee components so that might be an issue at some point. And my good hip is now bone-on-bone in the lower portion. I know that replacement is in my future, but I don't want to do it yet. My first three replacements were done when I was 42. I'm now 46. I must be an orthopedists dream - lifelong orthopedic care and surgeries since these components will not last my lifetime.
We went biking Sunday. I don't know why because it was 106, but we did. Somehow I managed to wipe out and fall from my bike onto blacktop. I banged both knees and they're bruised as well as one calf and I have road rash on my elbow. The reason I'm freaked is because I have two knee replacements and a hip replacement. I'm going to my surgeon this afternoon for x-rays. I really think if I broke anything in the components I wouldn't be able to walk. I'm stiff and sore, but it's more of a muscle sore. The thought of knee surgery again is awful. I really really really really hope there's nothing serious and I'm just banged up a little.
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Post by flanz on Aug 4, 2015 14:06:03 GMT
Oh, I hope you'll be fine in no time! Hugs to you!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Aug 4, 2015 14:05:51 GMT
fingers crossed. I hope all turns out okay.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 4, 2015 14:06:50 GMT
I hope your x-ray is clear and that your pain goes away soon. Good luck.
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 4, 2015 14:07:54 GMT
Yikes. I hope it's just bruising and you feel better quickly!
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Post by MZF on Aug 4, 2015 14:09:41 GMT
Here's hoping it's just sore muscles and a few scrapes
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Post by lesley on Aug 4, 2015 14:11:09 GMT
I think you're right, if it was anything more than bruising, you wouldn't be able to walk. Hope your X-rays are clear.
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 4, 2015 15:02:57 GMT
We went biking Sunday. I don't know why because it was 106, but we did. Somehow I managed to wipe out and fall from my bike onto blacktop. I banged both knees and they're bruised as well as one calf and I have road rash on my elbow. The reason I'm freaked is because I have two knee replacements and a hip replacement. I'm going to my surgeon this afternoon for x-rays. I really think if I broke anything in the components I wouldn't be able to walk. I'm stiff and sore, but it's more of a muscle sore. The thought of knee surgery again is awful. I really really really really hope there's nothing serious and I'm just banged up a little. I, too, hope you are just banged up a little and everything else is in good condition. Hugs |
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 4, 2015 15:06:18 GMT
I think you are right, but I am glad you are getting it checked out now.  |
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Post by lucyg on Aug 4, 2015 15:14:57 GMT
I'm sorry! Hope it is good news for you.
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Post by valincal on Aug 4, 2015 15:16:31 GMT
Hope everything is fine...feel better soon.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 15:22:51 GMT
Keeping my fingers crossed that everything is ok.
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Post by katiejane on Aug 4, 2015 15:25:52 GMT
Fingers crossed for you.
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Post by magentapea on Aug 4, 2015 15:29:11 GMT
Hoping you are just badly banged up (how weird is that to wish for???). I, too, think that if the components were damaged you wouldn't be able to walk.
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Post by Anita on Aug 4, 2015 16:21:14 GMT
How scary! Keep us posted!
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Post by scrappert on Aug 4, 2015 16:44:03 GMT
Ouch! Hope you feel better soon and it is just bruising and nothing else.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 4, 2015 16:53:04 GMT
Hope you have good news and feel less aches soon.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 4, 2015 17:06:54 GMT
Good thing to get the xrays. I have had a few patients fall after total joint replacement and have a minor fracture, usually they fx below or above the compoments. They usually don't harm the actual joint replacement. . They usually could still walk though, it's just that the pain lingered on. Keep us updated!
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Post by refupea on Aug 4, 2015 17:08:03 GMT
Oh my! I am so sorry to hear about your fall!!! The road rash is painful enough! I too will be hoping everything is still intact!!! Let us know!!
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 4, 2015 17:55:53 GMT
How scary  DH bikes a lot since his hip replacement and is always worried about taking a fall. Hope the x-rays are clear and the bruising heals quickly. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 4, 2015 18:44:07 GMT
I've had one hip replaced and I feel like it is stronger than it ever was before replacement. Love my new hip! A fall can be scary. Hope all is well.
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Post by snappinsami on Aug 4, 2015 18:49:04 GMT
Ooh... I do hope you're OK!
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Post by my2apps2 on Aug 4, 2015 18:54:09 GMT
Ouch! Hope you feel better soon, and that your x-rays are clear!
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 4, 2015 19:03:09 GMT
I so hope your new joints are ok. I've done the same thing but with original joints. It sure made me a mess for a few days. Hope you feel better soon.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Aug 4, 2015 19:07:44 GMT
I hope you are better soon and the x-rays show nothing wrong.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 4, 2015 20:42:09 GMT
I think it's smart to get the x-rays just in case, but hopefully they show no damage.
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Post by idahomom on Aug 4, 2015 21:56:47 GMT
Updated in original post
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Time to get off the internet!
