A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it okay for me to box after getting a knee replacement surgery?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Boxing after TKA: Qualified yes. Not likely at an elite level of competition. Kick boxing or cage fighting not recommended.
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Dr. Scott Hackeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
Yes: Knee replacements can provide years of pain-free activities. The more aggressive the activity, the greater chance to cause problems down the road. Think of them like tires-how you treat them will affect their lifespan. Impact activities like running will shorten their lifespan, while knee-gliding activities like skiing place less stress on them. Chose your miles carefully !
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Would if be okay to have knee replacement surgery with venous disease?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Douglas Beallanswered
29 years experience
Mostly yes: It depends on the severity of the venous disease and the presence/absence of other comorbidities but most of the time knee replacement surgery is safe.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Should i still be able to box after getting knee replacement surgery?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 41 years experience
Talk to your doc: Talk to your knee surgeon about suggested outcome and restrictions following treatment of your specific knee condition. Many factors enter into the advice you receive.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Will I still be able to box after getting knee replacement surgery?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Shapiroanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 38 years experience
Activity after TKA: That depends on the level of boxing you are participating in. At the recreational level, you should be fine.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
What can I do to prepare for knee replacement surgery?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roger Palutsisanswered
Sports Medicine 37 years experience
Strength: Although most pts are limited with pain prior to a tka, doing excercises to build-up your quads will help. This can be straight leg raises and wall sits. Practice using a cane or crutches as well. Building up your iron stores with a MVI (multivitamin) or eating greens will help limit any affects of postop anemia.
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