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Feeling the replacement

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helen59197
helen59197

hi.  Had a TKR almost 4 wks ago.  Still have a long way to go.  Can't seem to get past the feeling that I can feel the new joint. I can't feel it if I touch my leg it just feels like a metal band above and below my kneecap. Anyone else experiencing this?

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    Dotty_Lotty helen59197

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    Yes I have this band feeling (I too am 4 weeks post tkr) I asked at physio last week and was told  it was normal and would eventually go, In fact, I think it is a bit less. I also Have the weird loss of sensation  I was told to massage it with bio oil which might help , but might not. Also I can feel the new knee  clunking and shifting about, not sure I will ever get used to that !! sounds like we are both pretty normal . Have youtried walking outside with no crutches yet ? I am fully weight bearing inside but outside seems pretty scary thought ! best wishes
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