Mike’s Treatment

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Mike, 71, is married with four kids and ten grandchildren. Mike played Division 1 basketball at the University of Santa Clara in the late 60’s. He continued to play basketball into his 50’s, along with tennis and golf, into his late 60’s. Mike tore his meniscus which led to other knee problems. Even by keeping himself as fit as he could, Mike could not undo the overuse of his knee after 50 years of abuse. Mike’s knee issues really only affected his ability to play sports. Mike’s surgeon told him not to wait until the last minute to have his knee replacement and advised him to build up his muscles as much as possible and then have the operation so his recovery would be easier.

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ContributorMike, 71Read Full Bio

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Mike, 71, is married with four kids and ten grandchildren. Mike played Division 1 basketball at the University of Santa Clara in the late 60’s. He continued to play basketball into his 50’s, along with tennis and golf, into his late 60’s. Mike tore his meniscus which led to other knee problems. Even by keeping himself as fit as he could, Mike could not undo the overuse of his knee after 50 years of abuse. Mike’s knee issues really only affected his ability to play sports. Mike’s surgeon told him not to wait until the last minute to have his knee replacement and advised him to build up his muscles as much as possible and then have the operation so his recovery would be easier.

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Mike’s hospitalization was to be as expected, he says. Mike did not go under general anesthesia but instead had a nerve block. He felt no pain while he was in the hospital and couldn’t believe how quickly he was walking and using stairs. Mike was very concerned about infections because 20 years prior he had contracted staph after a medical procedure so he followed every order from his surgeon to a T.

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