My shiney new knee

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My father had both done at the same time. Made a huge difference.
You won't know yourself

Had my other knee done 15 years ago on ACC. A half joint which is now due for an upgrade to a full one. I did suggest getting that done at the same time but my surgeon declined due to my being out for too long and the added risk of infection as the replacement will require a stabilising pin into the bone.

I did have PRP (stem cell) treatment done on my recently replaced one about 6 years back but degradation since then plus a kick from a young steer about 18 months back meant another PRP wasn't going to cut the mustard.

The condition of my knees is a direct result of tearing up and down Egmont in my younger and 'bullet proof' years with a pack on my back. ACC turned me down prior to my PRP procedure due to pre-existing wear even though I'd managed to make the grade on the other one.

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And you get to show off YOUR scar...

It's a good one too. Robot placement of the prosthesis required a guide post to be screwed into my tibia.