Originally Posted by
DMC707
Got a grim diagnosis from my orthopedic surgeon after he's already put my knee back together again a couple of other times
he is recommending a total knee replacement. I have not found many examples of anybody returning to racing after such a procedure. I realize that you can return to recreational cycling as I do know a handful of people but they are senior citizens and primarily interested in getting around the mountain bike trails in a gentlemanly fashion
im a trackie for the most part but due to location, i do a fair amount of criteriums, but havent been able to in a couple of years. Anything out of the saddle or standing start hasnt been possible for a while
i've seriously considering a second opinion because my doctor doesn't really differentiate between just riding an exercise bike for rehab or taking a cruiser down to the local pub versus an actual race, whether track or road
but just am in research and question mode now
what did you decide to do?
oKC cyclist 50, considering knee replacement