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john50984
john50984

hi ,im 7 weeks in and ive just been to physio , got 120 bend and almost straight 10 degrees off straight , but when pushed 5 degrees , wad 18 before surgery .Using no crutches round house only on stairs , one crutch when im out . Swelling virtually gone .At physio went on exercise bike which was ok just tight on full rotation but get easier as you go , Started off two miles , then yesterday did 8 miles , woke up this morning and knee sore and my thigh at top sore , think this is due to the bike , , does anyone wear a strap on the new knee , i wear one on my other knee because that is knackered and have worn one on new knee for years before surgery , just wondering if it helps with recoverey and discomfort cheers john

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  • andre45096
    andre45096 john50984

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    sounds likeourdng amazing well

    i can only jist get 90 degrees i am about 10 off straight walking with no stick in house one outside but struggling to get that knee to go more than 90 im 5 week post op

    i suspect the swelling is due to using knee i was told mine swelling cause i was walking too far walked a mile my knee swelled so maybe similar i was told not to put anything permanat on my knee for support as i needed to get my muscles stronger around but im sureeveryone is different i be happy if i get to 100 degree bend by 7 weeks it hurts so much doing it for hours after

  • Deigh
    Deigh john50984

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    I would say that you have overdone it. Going from 2 to 8 miles is a big increase after TKR. Be sure to ice and elevate and gradually increase the time on the bike. I had a great recovery after my bilateral TKR and learnt the hard way that I was pushing myself too much. If you are swelling, take it a bit slower.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX john50984

    Posted

    You are 7 weeks into a typical 52 week recovery...and you're pushing this waaaaay too fast. You have to take this very slowly or the knee will hit you back...hard. The knee, and not you, controls this recovery. I rehabbed a hip replacement in six weeks total and two shoulder scopes in two months each instead of six. I thought I could ace this baby and ran right into the brick wall. Shocked the hell out of me. I only had to have "balloon knee" once to learn my lesson.

    • Get your knee straight. Took me 12 weeks. No two of us are the same. Try #3...

    ROM at Home

    • Gotta rebuild all your dead muscles. This takes time and determination. The muscle work takes the pressure off the knee and puts it back on the muscles where it belongs. Mandatory for walking correctly, balance and climbing stairs normally again...

    Muscle Rebuild

    • Cycling is good to get full leg extension if you set the seat high enough and don't cheat with your toes. Push down with your heels. Walking is good too when you kick out with your leading foot to get the extension. Feels weird at first but you get used to it fast.
    • Walking is never about distance or time...it's all about the STEPS because it's the "step" that puts the load on the knee. Get a pedometer hooked to your phone to track your steps. Graph your progress...increase gradually. On any day you feel pain, back off, ice, elevate, recover. Start again at a lower step count and increase gradually. Took me over 8 months to get to 11,000 steps a day again. S L O W........
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