“I would have both knees replaced again in a New York minute.”

Robert’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
Before I have my knees replaced, I couldn’t take my wife shopping for more than a half hour at a time because of the constant pain in both legs. 

What was the turning point for you?
After being told the cortisone injections would no longer do any good, I figured it was time to have surgery on both knees. My first surgery was in December 2016, and the second was in March 2017. As a man of 73, I wish I’d had the surgery long before I did. I would have both knees replaced again in a New York minute.

What is life like now?
I can do just about anything, like shopping with my wife or taking care of my two-acre yard. I am no longer limited by knee pain.

What advice do you have for others considering joint replacement?
My surgeon advised me to exercise daily, even before surgery. I believe this helped me beyond belief.