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12 weeks TKR

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lisa19179
lisa19179

Hi,

So I am 12 weeks post op things are going well , the other day I started to walk a little normal without the limp but since then the back of my knee and leg are killing me.

Just wondering if it’s all the muscles waking up any thoughts I Know it’s still early.

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 lisa19179

    Posted

    Slow down....stride properly, heel, ball of foot, bend leg fully as best you can. Do this with both legs.....nice and slow. You aren't going to get any style points for this but you will find yourself standing straighter, walking better and eventually w/less pain. By hurrying, you start leaning forward, bending over at the waist, creating back and hip pain.

  • freestork
    freestork lisa19179

    Posted

    It’s soooo important to do your exercise and keep on with them the muscles need to strengthen and stretch in order to support the new joint properly I’m 9 months out had an excellent recovery in fact probably too good and I got a bit slack with the exercise routine am now having massage to stretch those muscles that I really should have done myself 
  • pat86848
    pat86848 lisa19179

    Posted

    I am 6 weeks and same thing happening to me even on my crutches.My calf and tendon in my heel really sore.No idea why.
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 lisa19179

    Posted

    All hood replies, not much to add but don't worry...that pain at back is horrid but keep up stretches and exercises.

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