Distressed over revision knee replacement
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hi thank you for reading.i had 2 partial knee replacements 3 years ago unfortunately they didn't work.had a revision total knee replacement 3 week ago from my thigh to my knee is very swollen I have no bend and can just about straighten it.im frustrated as I am still waiting physio for it the one I saw at the hospital said they couldn't do anything and I need the community physio urgent referral they rang one week ago and said they would be in touch with an appt still waiting although I have been on to them again this morning.my go has had to make two visits as I couldn't get the pain under control I've had no sleep in the last three week as pain is constant . I am using gel ice packs to help the swelling and keeping it elevated.i can only do two exercises which are the knee straight and push into the sofa or bed.and I can Bend it about one inch on the straight to bend exercises.im so sorry for waffling on I'm so frustrated that I'm getting no where I am using two crutches and weight baring but as I have to have the other knee done I'm finding it increasingly difficult with the pain in that knee taking all the strain.i still have to use my dressing gown cord to lift and move the new knee leg as I can't do the leg raises either please can anyone give me hope that it will ease and get better thank you for reading x
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Oldfatguy1 tizzywoo
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irish_linda tizzywoo
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jean34329 tizzywoo
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I would not advise using a dressing gown cord to raise your knee/leg because you are applying a lot of as well as strain onto allready tender muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissues as well as nerves and blood vessels.
The cord will dig in irritating the nerves in the leg and knee.You are making things much worse by doingthis.
Best to use a specially designed leg/knee raiser that a physio or orthopaedic dept could recomend or google one on the net OR I would also consider using a wide piece of material say a towel folded lengthwise and use that. ecause the circumference is wider the pressure will be more evenly distributed and therefore not so irritating to the tissues, the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and ligaments.
be more evenly distributed and hopefully not irritate he sciatic nerve and the blood vessels in your thigh and leg.
. I would also advise ringing round physios in your area and ask if you can speak to you or ring you back . Phyios are usually very helpful and respond to being asked for advice.Obviously explain the problem and mention that pain killers , ice packs are not helping etc.
Inquire about using a TENS machin aand ask if ullra sound would help.
Good luck.
Jean
jean34329
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UGH!
I would not advise using a dressing gown cord to raise your knee/leg because you are applying a lot of pressure as well as strain onto allready tender muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissues as well as nerves and blood vessels.
The cord will dig in irritating the nerves in the leg and knee.You are making things much worse by doingthis.
Best to use a specially designed leg/knee raiser that a physio or orthopaedic dept could recomend or google one on the net OR I would also consider using a wide piece of material say a towel folded lengthwise and use that. ecause the circumference is wider the pressure will be more evenly distributed and therefore not so irritating to the tissues, the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and ligaments.
be more evenly distributed and hopefully not irritate he sciatic nerve and the blood vessels in your thigh and leg.
. I would also advise ringing round physios in your area and ask if you can speak to you or ring you back . Phyios are usually very helpful and respond to being asked for advice.Obviously explain the problem and mention that pain killers , ice packs are not helping etc.
Inquire about using a TENS machin aand ask if ullra sound would help.
Good luck.
Jean
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jean34329 irish_linda
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I was under the impression that tizzywoo was using a dressing gown cord, a belt would be fine. Jean
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