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3 weeks post op pkr

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the_sitter
the_sitter

morning,

im 3 weeks post op after a pkr on my right knee (left knee done approx 4 years ago) - due to covid this time round physio has been non existent other than a type written sheet to go home with, i had my staples out last week and mentioned to the nurse at gp surgery who did nothing.

so....i will have to sort out myself, im now off the crutches, can walk for about 10 mins husband helping me to get the bend by helping to push leg back as far as pain will allow.

Any other advice ????

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  • trees1234
    trees1234 the_sitter

    Posted

    3 weeks post op you should be bending your non operated knee from a sitting position with legs straight in front of you. with small towel rolled up under operated knee then lift it, hold for count of 5 then lower.

    with legs straight out put dressing gown belt around foot of operated leg, push against whilst pulling belt tense - repeat throughout day.

    sit up straight, legs out straight bend knee of non operative leg, slide heel of operative leg to bend knee as far as you can.

    ice regularly.

    when you can do short walks ten minutes each way.

    when you can do all this practice stairs and getting up and gown from chairs, put your bottom out so pressure goes through thighs and not knees

    good luck and hope this helps

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