{TKA} Total Knee Arthroplasty

[Gerry Vetter]

Pete,

I had a total knee replacement 18 months ago (230 bw, 6'3") and I have been enjoying the ability to do crossfit because of the new knee. The big question is what kind of lifts and weights can I do without sacrificing the longevity of the knee.

Out: box jumps, broad jumps, squat jumps, skipping rope.

I have do jump for a bar and then let myself down easy as one substitute.

I am cool with lower weights and higher reps - I'd like to hear how you determined how much activity and weight is safe.

[Pete Nadeau]

There are too many opinions about what kind of lifts and weights can be done without sacrificing the longevity of the knee. I don't lift over my body weight of 205 on Squats, Shoulder Press or Deadlifts

[Greg Griffith]

Originally Posted by Pete Nadeau

There are too many opinions about what kind of lifts and weights can be done without sacrificing the longevity of the knee. I don't lift over my body weight of 205 on Squats, Shoulder Press or Deadlifts

I think this is true. I was lifting more weight than my body weight, especially on deadlifts and squats. And I had problems that had to be fixed by additional surgery. Thankfully, the hardware was all good. For me, I plan to lighten the loads, a lot. After a suitable recovery period, that is.

[John C Blattner]

Originally Posted by Greg Griffith

I think this is true. I was lifting more weight than my body weight, especially on deadlifts and squats. And I had problems that had to be fixed by additional surgery. Thankfully, the hardware was all good. For me, I plan to lighten the loads, a lot. After a suitable recovery period, that is.

Originally Posted by Pete Nadeau

There are too many opinions about what kind of lifts and weights can be done without sacrificing the longevity of the knee. I don't lift over my body weight of 205 on Squats, Shoulder Press or Deadlifts

In addition to load, the other big concern is impact. I'm resigned to the fact that my running days are over, probably box-jumping as well (unless maybe it's okay to jump up and step down?). What do you guys think re skipping rope and burpees? I have made "ability to do a burpee" my definition of full recovery - but would they be dangerous?

[Pete Nadeau]

I try and avoid any impact activities so: No jumping or skipping rope, Burpee's without the jump, and step-ups to name a few. I run 4 x 100's at an easy pace on a Football field once a week because I have to respond to emergency situations at work

[Pete Nadeau]

10 months and 8 days since TKA,
WOD Power cleans: 7 X 2
95-115-135-165-185-205x1-205x1
Another goal attained, I’m happy

[John C Blattner]

Originally Posted by Pete Nadeau

10 months and 8 days since TKA,
WOD Power cleans: 7 X 2
95-115-135-165-185-205x1-205x1
Another goal attained, I’m happy

Congrats, from from a fellow TKA-er who appreciates the achievement!

[Pete Nadeau]

Total Knee Replacement one year ago today and doing great. I've been doing only Mainsite WOD, modified or scaled
All but one goal attained
Squat: 205
Deadlift: 225
Power clean: 205
Power clean and push press: 205
Shoulder press: 195 (failed at 205)

[Pete Nadeau]

1 year 1 month 27 days since TKA
Todays mainsite WOD
Back Squat 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 reps.
115-135-155-175-195-205-215-225
Done with deliberate and controlled form, no strain or struggling

[Pete Nadeau]

18 month post op check up today, everything looks good