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Dawnsusan
Dawnsusan

Hi

I am almost 4 weeks since TKR. Excercises going well and Physio is pleased with my my progress.

I have however a major problem with swelling not only in my leg but my foot and ankle too. Am icing a lot to help with discomfort. I am in the UK and, yes we are in the midst of a heatwave which is not helping.

Anyone had or is having this problem?

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  • joyfull1
    joyfull1 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    I had major swelling which caused bruising for the first three weeks after TKR and still have some at 5 weeks post-op.  I am told to elevate, elevate, elevate that leg.  We all heal differently, but you sound to be in the normal range.
  • diane1959
    diane1959 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    I would agree, keep your leg elevated whenever you can. Also try to massage as well, works wonders.
  • janice77150
    janice77150 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    Im the same and im 4 wk into tkr.ive icepacked n taking tablets but the swelling stiil there n the achy feeling.it dont help as ive scaring on my calf from cellulitus which iz stopping me from be ding it that far.x
  • susie07313
    susie07313 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    Hi, I am in the UK and about a week and half behind you! I'm doing everything our lovely forum friends suggest, and for the swelliing definitely the only way I keep it in check is ice, elevate and rest. Also drinking copious amounts of water which is supposed to be good for all aspects. If it keeps up, check with the GP, I think. 

    Glad you are progressing well other than that - I keep telling myself everyone is different but dont know how to judge how I am doing, I think I'm great on extension and quad exercises, not so great witht the bend but hopefully that will come.

    Wishing you a better evening and night.Susie

    • Dawnsusan
      Dawnsusan susie07313

      Posted

      Thanks Susie. You too

      The exercises are a doddle it's just the swelling and tight sensation but then again the weather doesn't help

      Take care

  • Lizl1957
    Lizl1957 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    I am just over 5 months after my TKR and mine is still swollen, I was told by my consultant that the swelling could last for up to 18 months.  My knee constantly feels like it is in a brace and very tight :-(
    • Mkhp
      Mkhp Lizl1957

      Posted

      were about in the same boat, had mine done march 14, yes it stills swells and stiffens and pain to boot!  my rom is only 105 and ext 4, however better than a few weeks ago, so i keep trucking along hoping for better numbers and less ssp (swelling, stiffness and pain).  oh, and yes my knee feels the same as yours.... we'll get there.... heres hoping for the best for you, kathy p

  • jude48
    jude48 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    Dawnsusan

    having been down this road my advice would be to keep leg elevated whenever possible and plenty of ice - I found frozen peas worked well - be patient it takes 3 months to get back to any kind normality

    best wishes 

    Jude uk

  • cathy66878
    cathy66878 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    I had the same problem. My pt said it has to do with the way fluid is transferred up your leg. He suggested plumbing you foot  up and down periodically during the day.   It does go away as your leg gets stronger. Icing and elevatinfoes half. Cathy
  • janice77150
    janice77150 Dawnsusan

    Posted

    Anyone know were you can buy them water cuffs you fill with cold water to put roynd your knee for swelling at?xx
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