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12 months since Ive had my TKR. Doing OK I think. Still domning physio,she says its going well. Driving,gym in moderation,swimming,can walk OK. But my knee still clicks every time I move,I still get the band feeling,still get mild pain but not enough to need painkillers. Anybody else at the same stage care to comment? I know this isnt a competition,just asking. Anybody in the UK know when you are sent for in order to be checked out. Thanks folks.
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Laura3333 john_04330
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It's always going to click, it's the implant, mine does but I don't notice it now.
i get stiffness/ band feeling, first thing in the morning and to a lesser extent after sitting too long.
I had an appointment to have X-ray after 12 months, it's to check the implant is secure and fixed where it should be.
I was told this was important, so if I were you I would chase it up.
john_04330 Laura3333
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shannon95042 john_04330
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Hi John. I'm 11 months post op & also had to have a MUA. I bought an exercise bike about 4 months ago and that has helped SO much! This has been a much longer process that I thought. This was my 6th surgery on this knee due to a car accident years ago. My bend isn;t what I hoped (I was only 110 to start off with), but I've adjusted. I'm still sore after being on my feet all day, but not too bad. I hope things get better for you. Work it as much as you can!
john_04330 shannon95042
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John.
clive45466 john_04330
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I am around 4 months post op, similar position as yourself. My knee does not click when I walk, but in a relaxed state I can make it click. I had no main ligament to reattach as snapped it years ago playing football.
I am not sure if all ligaments are put back with this operation. For me I hope when I have build the muscle strength back up this will stop the clicking as the muscles will hold the lower leg more closer to the upper leg. So the knee pieces are kept together
Good healing
john_04330 clive45466
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People say doing exercises stops the clicking but as Ive diligently done them,walked in  the pool etc Im not sure thats true for everybody. Anyway,if it clicks for ever for the rest of my life and I dont need another op Ill be happy mate.
ruth48 john_04330
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I'm around 12 weeks post left TKR, I get that clicking sound and can feel that my knee moves differently now. My surgeon suggested the clicking is normal but might get less as the swelling inside goes down. Am also in UK but my surgeon discharged me from follow up when I saw him recently as was happy with repair, though am still having physio.
john_04330 ruth48
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Thanks for your input. In my case,as said,the clicking hasnt got less. Not to say yours wont. I dont really care about it,its just the feeling that something might be loose that slightly worries me. But then again I reassure myself thinking if there was Id be getting more pain. As it is I get twinges when I move after being sat etc but no more really.Â
Bit surprised to read surgeon discharged you.Mine,whose attitude Im not altogether happy with,said in march hell see me in a year. However,once Christmas is over,I think iM going to push it,as somebody suggested on here. Id still continue physio Ruth as long as you can if only for somebody else to check up on the TKR
Cheers John.
danie61 john_04330
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john_04330 danie61
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Cheers and Merry Christmas
John.
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