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9 wks post TKR

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rose05408
rose05408

I saw my physio yesterday and she still wants me to improve my straightening even tho Im at 0 degrees. The exersise Im supposed to do is to put my foot up and straighten leg on two pillows or a chair and hold for 30 mins but its so painful even after a couple of mins. Ive found this the most painful of all exersises since the op 9 wks ago and the pain is next to knee on the outside of leg going down to the ankle. I also have pain in my shin which she says isnt normal. I still cant sleep as the pain is worse at night. My Dr gave me amitroptiline to try to help me sleep but its not working. Also on Meloxicam and paracetemol but theyre not working either. I just want the pain to go is anyone else still experiencing pain at 9 Wks?

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  • pam92068
    pam92068 rose05408

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    Sorry did not mean to confuse anyone....0 is straight, however, normal ROM includes a hyperextension number.  The ability to have this hyperextension number after TKR is supposibly wonderful.  I can say my ability to bend down and navigate stairs has been easier since the negative numbers fell into place.  
  • tijim
    tijim rose05408

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    Hi Rose .. the only time I ever had this done to me was after I had a fall at day 8 post op and went back to hospital and see surgeon and he had me in that position while I was waiting for xrays and readmitting to hospital I cried the whole time .. even one of the nurses went and spoke with him after an hour about it .. when no one was around my husband ended up getting on his fours and helped support my knee.  I have never ever been told by anyone to do this exercise again and personally I wouldn't!  Just my opinion....

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