Jeff Gill

Knee replacement recipient


“I was able to play golf again!”

“At age 47, I was in constant pain. In fact, I’d get out of the bed in the morning and it was painful. And throughout the entire day I would limp, and particularly on weekends, when I worked around the yard, or played with the kids, usually by three, four o’clock in the afternoon it was so painful I had to basically relinquish myself to the couch. I have two lovely children, ages 9 and 13. They play a lot of sports. I try to volunteer to be a dad coach for some of the teams. I just couldn’t do it, so it was very difficult to sort of sit on the sidelines and watch the children out there playing but not be able to go out there and join them or coach them.

After discussing the benefits and risks with my doctor, I reached a point where I decided to have a change of my quality of life and do something about my knee. I had a knee replacement and now, after following the physical therapy regimen prescribed by my doctor,I am able to play golf again, carrying my clubs and walking the golf course with all my other friends. My children are rapidly growing, so it is nice to get out there, play with them and be able to enjoy them completely.”


All surgery carries risk. See your orthopaedic surgeon to discuss your potential benefits and risks. Not all patients will have the same post-operative recovery and activity level. Individual results vary.


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Important information

Knee Replacements

Total knee replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid and post-traumatic arthritis, and for moderate deformity of the knee.

Knee replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure or complications in postoperative care, compromised bone stock, skeletal immaturity, severe instability of the knee, or excessive body weight.

As with any surgery, knee replacement surgery has serious risks which include, but are not limited to, pain, infection, bone fracture, peripheral neuropathies (nerve damage), circulatory compromise (including deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs)), genitourinary disorders (including kidney failure), gastrointestinal disorders (including paralytic ileus (loss of intestinal digestive movement)), vascular disorders (including thrombus (blood clots), blood loss, or changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm), bronchopulmonary disorders (including emboli, stroke or pneumonia), heart attack, and death.

Implant related risks which may lead to a revision include dislocation, loosening, fracture, nerve damage, heterotopic bone formation (abnormal bone growth in tissue), wear of the implant, metal and/or foreign body sensitivity, soft tissue imbalance, osteolysis (localized progressive bone loss), and reaction to particle debris. Knee implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint.

The information presented is for educational purposes only. Speak to your doctor to decide if joint replacement surgery is right for you. Individual results vary and not all patients will return to the same postoperative activity level. The lifetime of any joint replacement is limited and varies with each individual. Your doctor will counsel you about how to best maintain your activities in order to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device. Such strategies include not engaging in high-impact activities, such as running, as well as maintaining a healthy weight. It is important to closely follow your doctor’s instructions regarding post-surgery activity, treatment and follow-up care. Ask your doctor if the joint replacement is right for you.

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