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Vandals_handle@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

Had cortisone, collagen, platelet rich plasma and something else I forgot. All offered varying degrees of temporary relief (2 or so months) Knee replacement has given years of pain relief. No running or court sports (tennis, basketball with stop/start cutting) but returned to backpacking and skiing in 6 months, ice hockey and rock climbing after a full year. (No bouldering, can’t risk landing even with crash pads). Occasionally have to ice for stiffness but pain is gone.

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heartSagan5@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Because there are no sensors in the replacement.

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- Vandals_handle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  I don’t know about sensors but nerves still register pain, my ~~dom~~ physical therapist tested that. Safe word was co-pay ; ) More accurately, after recovery and rebuilding muscle support, no pain. Pre-hab was vital as well.
  
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- snek_boi@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  And also the entire lubrication mechanism changed from a faulty one to a more lubricated one?
  
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yaroto98@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Was it botox? That’s frequently used for neck spinal pain.

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