Dr. Yudi Kerbel, MD
Region: US
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FinePairMetalsmiths :
My knee pain is from the patella not the joint which has some arthritis but not at all bone on bone. I was advised that the only treatment is total knee as they don’t replace the patella because it doesn’t last.
2026-08-09 14:15:31
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Jarvis Head :
I had mine done in 2022 and best thing i ever done!
2026-08-09 14:00:07
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Jules :
It is a very hard surgery, one I don’t regret but my body had other ideas, I developed lymphedema and it has caused problems with my recovery.
2026-08-09 00:10:40
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user91231614067 :
I’m interested in your newsletter. Thank you
2026-08-09 13:51:11
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Jaime. :
Good news here, I grew from 6’3 to 6’4 as I used to be bow legged, now my legs are straight. I’m 71, I did them 6 months apart, made transition easier. Glad I did it but pain in healing wasn’t fun
2026-08-09 13:32:28
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living.life727 :
I had no problems with either knee replacement. You have to be mentally prepared.
2026-08-08 15:25:07
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s.w.living :
My husband is bone on bone with bone spurs. His knee cannot straighten and bends inward toward his other knee. He’s been trying for about 8 years for a replacement and still waiting….welcome to Canada. Now his hip is messed up along with his back because he can’t stand straight, walks with a limp and leans forward.
2026-08-08 23:16:08
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Randy :
I had both knees replaced 3 months apart. I was bone on bone and had a lot of pain. It was hard to get around, but I was ready to get it done. I knew I was going to be walking better. The first knee went great. Doctor told me it looked like a bomb went off. An hour after surgery here came the physical therapist wanting me to go for a walk, and off to the races I went! Walked up and down to the nurses station and then climbed steps! Couldn’t believe what was happening, I guess I was fortunate because I didn’t have any pain, didn’t even take any pain medication, crazy but that’s the way it was! Had a walker and ditched it the next day and went home. Started therapy in 3 days, walked in with no walker or cane. I had two young ladies that helped me and I told the to work me like a set of twins and they did. There was pain in therapy but I knew I had to go through it to get the best results! What helped me the most was my mindset, you have to go into this with a positive attitude. I’ve had my replacements now for 16 years and haven’t had any problems whatsoever. There are things I can’t do because they are not natural knees but that’s ok because having the ability to walk pain free is worth it all!
2026-08-09 04:27:16
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Jude :
The hardest for me was underestimating the pain, I knew it would be bad but jeez not as bad as that & the lack of help I had at home basically zero, I did a deep clean before I went in prepared all meals so life would be easier, now 5 weeks, yes I still need help, still in pain, walking around the house with no crutches & being the tortoise & not the hare,
2026-08-08 19:57:57
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Sammi :
I had double tkr 3 years ago now my hubby took a month off work to look after me - best thing I ever did !!
2026-08-09 13:05:31
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Janet Morris-Modrich :
Pushed the pain until it drastically affected my quality of life. Very grateful for my new knee.
2026-08-08 15:13:39
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MiaBurn123 :
I’m interested in the point you should wait until you are in bad pain. I had both knees bone on bone on my inner knees. In actual fact I was not in terrible pain all the time but it restricted the distance I could walk comfortably and sitting any length of time seized my knees up. temporarily. I wasn’t on regular pain killers so I guess from this post not at the point I should have gone through with it yet. I just think if I had waited for the crippling pain I would have then gone on a waiting list for goodness knows how long. Also I had just turned 70 and I didn’t fancy going through it any later.
2026-08-08 16:25:26
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jasmine72 :
My knee replacement is the best thing ...it was painful yes ! BUT the relief afterwards that i could walk again was so worth it ...I PRAISE GOD Everytime I think about it ! I made sure to do all the exercises & stretches even if it hurt ...yea I'd do it all over again cause when you've been in excruciating pain & couldn't walk you'd do anything to make it stop.
2026-08-08 18:31:47
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Rox K :
Do everything your Dr tells you!! I am a year out doing really well! I still do all my physical therapy!
2026-08-08 16:53:46
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pambibadobous :
I agree prep should start months before, but docs don’t tell you that.
2026-08-08 14:53:49
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paul chetwynd :
i dont regret mine i pushed the pain till i couldnt stand it anymore im naturally active and good muscular condition but i learned some vital information about building knee strength (hard when bone on bone) on my second i worked through pain with weights im 8 months after my second and knee pain as it was is 99% better the first knee is 18 months post op better day by day
2026-08-08 13:56:20
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abq8441 :
I have had both knees done and it was awesome. I am once again hiking and taking walks. I have regained my life. Best decision ever, do PT before and Immediately after the surgery. Do your homework exercises, it is work but so very very worth it.
2026-08-08 18:28:01
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@mikesullivans :
Double knee replacement. Lost weight. Did my research. Excellent surgeon. Did my physio etc afterwards. Excellent recovery.
2026-08-08 23:19:54
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pamelagreen610 :
It wasn’t the pain for me. My leg would buckle when walking and if I slept on my back with my leg straight, it would not bend without massaging and manually pushing it.
2026-08-08 17:27:13
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lunamia114 :
I’m not bone on bone and I am second guessing things because my knee buckles and catches with pain and sometimes I can’t extend my knee unless I twist it to release
2026-08-09 09:29:35
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WestieKat :
I had my tkr on my right knee 3.5 weeks ago. I still need the walker. My bend is at 120, but my extension is terrible at 12. It’s all I can think about and worry about. I prehabbed for 2 months and I do all my PT and do extra on the extension exercise. But it remains at 12.
2026-08-09 05:32:11
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Helena Handbasket 🇨🇦 :
I'm one of the freaks that was walking without aid, not even a cane, no painkillers, driving, and pretty much back to normal at 2 weeks. but I will say that I got through it as easily as I did because I had him full time at home. my husband took a month off work but he ended up going back almost 2 weeks early because I didn't need him. but those first two weeks his help was invaluable.
2026-08-09 04:20:00
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Kerrilee Halligan ( kezza) :
I needed it at 41, i struggled with determination till 52! The surgeon said it was the worst case he's seen! Got my own physio, did my exercises every day, back to work at 4 weeks
2026-08-08 21:52:27
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JMoore379 :
Thanks for posting, this really great. Two TKR in and have not regretted either of them. I would add, a couple of things to your list. Have an honest conversation with your knee surgeon. I would say the moment you need to start thinking about a knee replacement is when you can’t comfortably for 1 mile/1 km, then you need to talk with your GP or Knee surgeon for a prescription for physio before to build up the muscle mass around the knee. It definitely helps with recovery after surgery.
2026-08-08 19:54:43
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D14ne :
16 years on from bilateral replacements at 42. ‘walking’ with two sticks. I was bone on bone and it changed my life for the better and all my family’s too. Never looked back.
2026-08-08 21:28:06
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