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5 months post op after tkr still in pain when I walk and knee will not straighten

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margie43521
margie43521

i am 5 months post op from a tkr. My knee will not straighten. And I have pain when I walk. My Doctor said I will see you in November, should I get a 2 no opinion.

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  • susan78342
    susan78342 margie43521

    Posted

    Have you been doing physical therapy? Have you been able to bend knee after surgery and it has gotten worse?
    • margie43521
      margie43521 susan78342

      Posted

      physical therapy kicked me out after 5 weeks going 2x a week. They said there was nothing more they could do, plus excerising on my own twice a day, then I got a personal trainer and she gave me new exercises. I exercise everyday except Sunday. I feel no better. And this week it is worse. 
  • tana4life
    tana4life margie43521

    Posted

    If your doctor will not Address the fact that the knee he replaced won't straighten not only would I get a second opinion I think I get a malpractice lawyer while I was at it . I am 13 weeks po and had both knee done same time and i can straighten them both flat i have a bit of trouble with the bend on my left knee only at about 101 bend but i work it daily. But if my doctor blew me off i would give him one last chance if he doesn't help you can him.
    • margie43521
      margie43521 tana4life

      Posted

      You mucous must have read my mind, that is what I am thinking about.
    • margie43521
      margie43521

      Posted

      What I meant to say is you must of read my mind. 
  • mary12001
    mary12001 margie43521

    Posted

    Where did you have it done? Was it NHS or private?

    The only trouble with getting a second opinion is they usually have to X-ray it and that's not good for your health.

    Where is the pain and have you any swelling?

    It should straighten by now. Mine does and I'm 10weeks post op but I am getting pain down my leg. I've had enough of it all actually Marge. My health was quite good generally before this op except for some difficulty walking but now I feel so poorly as if I'm going to die.

    I wished I had never had it done

    • tana4life
      tana4life mary12001

      Posted

      Mary

      You have the right to take your X-rays anywhere you like ,hated the first doctor they sent me to so I got a new doctor loved him. All I had to do was call and get my charts cost 10 bucks but well worth it.

    • mary7663
      mary7663 tana4life

      Posted

      MRI, CT Scans, and X-ray are yours.  I always ask for them........and keep them in a file.  I always ask for the surgical and pathology reports too.  
  • faroboy
    faroboy margie43521

    Posted

    You have to get a second opinion. At 5 months, you should be feeling better than this. Some people go through manipulation and surgical interventions to straighten the knee. Don't wait until it is too late.
    • margie43521
      margie43521 faroboy

      Posted

      I will find another Dr. Not in his practice and get a second opinion.
  • Annibgood
    Annibgood margie43521

    Posted

    Hi Margie

    So sorry you are not doing better than this.  By the saying the Bon Secours I am guessing you are in Ireland.  Go and get  a second opinion and get it fast.  There is no way that you shoud be like that.  I am about the same as you and although I still have stiffness when I get up and if I sit for too long. I can walk for miles, and cycle without any difficulty. Bend is great and I dont limp.

    I dont think you can give the names of doctors on this forum but if you like I will private mail you mine.  He was excellent.  I am in Dublin.

    Get yourself sorted soon as.

    Take care

    Ann

    The Irish One

    • margie43521
      margie43521 Annibgood

      Posted

      Hi Ann, actually I am in Virginia. I just have to find another Dr. That is not in his group. Thank you
    • pam92068
      pam92068 margie43521

      Posted

      Yes, Margie ...please go get a 2nd opinion.  You deserve to be treated with respect and have a doctor that is concerned.

      let us know....good luck.

      pam

    • mary_ann60812
      mary_ann60812 margie43521

      Posted

      Margie I live in the Richmond area and had as good experience as possible with my dr. I had my knee done in sept. I'll give you his name but how do I do that on this forum?
    • margie43521
      margie43521 mary_ann60812

      Posted

      Good question, I am new to this. Are you not allowed to tell me his name I will take it from there.  Are we allowed to do that
    • mary7663
      mary7663 Annibgood

      Posted

      We have Bon Secours in the USA too. My daughter is a CNP with them......lives in Virginia.
    • mary7663
      mary7663 margie43521

      Posted

      Margie I am in the DC Metro area and had an excellent team.......but I did a lot of research.  I basically picked my knee then the doc!  LOL
    • mary_ann60812
      mary_ann60812 margie43521

      Posted

      Well David gave his Dr's name in Chicago so I guess it's ok. I had dr mark jones at ortho va do it at Johnston Willis hospital. Gosh hope he's not your dr. He's such a good listener and very good at explaining what's happening. Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.
    • margie43521
      margie43521

      Posted

      No that is not my Dr. But thank you
    • mary7663
      mary7663 mary_ann60812

      Posted

      Dr. Mark Madden at Ortho Virginia. He teaches the Trumatch and only operates at Reston Hospital
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