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8 weeks after total Knee replacement

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ronnie41565
ronnie41565

I had my right knee replaced. Almost all the pain is gone except for one spot that gets really tender.

The swelling is still there but is small. My only problem is my flexion is at 110 degrees. From what I've read from other posts I think that is normal?

Still walk with a limp. The only time I use a cane is in gravel. And I take cane on my 20 minute walks.

Still have trouble stretching my knee because of the pain. I do my exercises like squats, heel raises, leg lifts, stationery bike, lungs on stairs and stretching my knee with my good leg.

Is there anything else that may help stretching my knee?

Still muscles get tight around my knee when I walk

Any help would be a big help to me 

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  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 ronnie41565

    Posted

    Sauna...,lovely...a swim and a sauna helped me immensely
    • daphne39989
      daphne39989 jenny80029

      Posted

      I'll try that. Good for the state of mind too gets you out and helps you to concentrate on other stuff. X

  • michele68649
    michele68649 ronnie41565

    Posted

    Time heal all wounds this is what I keep telling myself after my total knee replacement 8 weeks ago do rush your healing. My knee is still not straight and I can only bend it at 98 . I have little to no pain but my knee is still stiff loosen up after therapy . Keep working at it take it slow
  • Glo67
    Glo67 ronnie41565

    Posted

    Hi Ronnie?? I'm at 7 weeks post TKR and  my ROM is @ 125.  I know you're farther out now but after I was done with my CPM machine I was issued post op I continue with a towel under by heel and with both knees bent up on a flat surface I pull forward and hold pulling get my bottom in towards my heels. My Physical therapist and her assistants would have me do this and as soon as my ROM was at 105 after my third session they had me on the bike.   To my surprise but they were an absolute blessing!! I still get pain which I'm hoping will lessen soon since I'm due back to work soon.    Best of luck ??

    • ronnie41565
      ronnie41565 Glo67

      Posted

      Hello Glo

      Yes my physical therapist had me do the same thing in scooting my behind to my feet.

      ?Since your at 7 weeks, your pain will get less and less.

      I am at 9 months now and the only pain I get is when I am on my feet for long time then my thigh and muscles just above knee start to hurt

      Good luck in going back to work.

      And keep doing exercise's 

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