Frank Mestre
Let’s Camino
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 1st. Camino coming up 29th. April
Camino Frances here I come.
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Thanks for the direction lots of good advise there.See this simular thread :
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/new-knees-user-experiences-please.58857/
Good luck
Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
Had a total knee replacement 8 years ago and regret I did not have it sooner. Look for a surgeon who does a high volume of knee replacements and has a good references.Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
Ann -I have 2 knee replacements and did the Camino Portugues after the 2nd one. No problems, but I would definitely use poles as it reduces strain on the knees so much. I plan to do the 2nd half of tghe V de la Plata in June 2019. Hope I make it. it is purpoted to be quite difficult. You'lll be fine on the C del Norte.Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
On our first camino in 2006 we met at Spanish gentleman who had had bilateral knee replacements and a hip replacement. He was also in his 70's. I work for an orthopaedic trauma surgeon (have for the last 20 years) and my advice would be to wait at least 6 months after your surgery and attend a biokinetic training program to strengthen the muscles around the prosthesis for the ascends and descends on the del Norte. Definitely speak to your surgeon about doing the camino. After that you will enjoy the absolute beauty of the route specifically the coastal.Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
I'm 74 and did the Norte in 2016 after a knee replacement. That one works better than the other. Never had a problem. I now climb mountains and volcanoes. You must be religious about going to therapy and doing the exercises at home.! Also try Syn-Visc injections which are cock's comb. Natural stuff. Good luck and buen camino. You can do itHi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening excersices im doing is just putting off a knee replacement. I am desperate to do the Camino del Norte next September. My question is has anyone done this with a knee replacement? I am 63 but otherwise fit. Any advise please. Thanks
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