hyperextending after TKR 9 months ago.
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My knee has never been quite right following TKR however recently it has been really difficult to weight bear on.. I asked to see my consultant again and he has said I need a revision.. He wants to fit a new knee with some sort of hinge to stop the leg hyperextending. . I have to wear a brace in the meantime. . Anyone else experience this
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ruby95450 mary83072
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grace47953 mary83072
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I am 11 month now after TKR on right knee. I need TKR for the left knee too.
I am 69 and was a member of the gym for the last 20 years; I do work out to keep myself in some sort of shape. My right knee was never OK after surgery; I had all sorts of ligaments/muscle problems. Torn the quads. Walking downstairs is a problem. There is a pain with nearly every step i take. The knee feels very stiff. The bend is 90 degrees, no problem with straitening. I had problems to make hospital to recognise that here is a problem and finally was given appointment for 25th of June. I cannot walk very far; I have lower back pain, when walking continuously. Generally I am an optimist and try to enjoy life but it is very difficult to enjoy it when in constant pain and having difficulties in walking. Being honest, the situation depresses me and I cannot see the way out.
ruby95450 grace47953
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I already wrote that after walking a lot on Saturday, I could not walk or do anything on Sunday, because of the pain. I went to work on Monday, it was painfull to walk, but most of the time I was sitting at my desk. When I came back home I was in a terrible pain. It felt like pain just after operation, even taking Tramadol and putting ice on did not help. I was crying and thinking of going to A&E, thinking that perhaps infection started in the knee. The knee was very hot. Anyway, finally went to sleep. This morning , no pain, slight discomfort when walking. What was this all about? I am afraid that on 25.6 the doctor will brush it off and will tell me that upto 2 years I might be in pain. So please keep your fingers crossed for me. I want them to ex- ray it and may be do a MRI scan, anything to get to the bottom of my problems. Sorry to write so much, but only you and others from this website are able to understand it. xxxxx
ruby95450 grace47953
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grace47953 ruby95450
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Thank you so much for your reply, at least someone knows what I am feeling. My knee is much better, a bit sore when walking or doing exercises.
The last episode made me very nervous of doing anything.
And how are you?
Please keep fingers crossed for me tomorrow. I need also left knee to be done. What type of implant do you have and where have you had the operation? I live in London and had operation in Stanmore.
Anywonecan recommend a good surgeon in London?
Best wishes to you Ruby and to all other sufferers. xxxxxxx
ruby95450 grace47953
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Mine is just the bog standard implant - in my surgeons words "the one we all use". Very comforting! I'm glad your knee is a bit better if somewhat sore. It does knock the confidence when you think you have done really well with the walking and exercising only to then get hit with such awful pain. I had mine done in High wycombe as I live in Buckinghamshire. I really wouldn't recommend my surgeon though as he is so arrogant and told me at my first appointment after the op to throw away the sticks and walk normally!!!
believe me I am really crossing everything for you for tomorrow. Best wishes Grace. Try to stay positive xxx
grace47953 ruby95450
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Thank you for thinking of me. I am not fully satisfied with the visit, because I had to push for things. Also I am not sure that things will improve. The doctor said that the implant sits well, no problems there. There could be problem with tendons and muscles. He suggested physio and if physio will not work after few months they can do a scan. I asked him to do the scan now, as I do not want to wait few months and probably few months after that. He promised to refer me for a scan. I do not know what the answer is, I think I have some scan tissue, perhaps adhesions, I am actually sure of that. As far as left knee is concerned, he said I can wait, because is not too far gone. It is painful. This really strange because I was going and was accepted for operation on both knees, it has been agreed to do the left knee first, but I changed my mind 3 days before operation and asked the surgeon to start with right knee first.
So one year ago my left knee was ready for replacement, and now it is not. Perhaps NHS has new directives to save money.
Sorry to be so down, normally I am a happy person, nothing fazes me.
Lots of love - Grace
ruby95450 grace47953
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grace47953 ruby95450
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Thank you, you also enjoy your weekend. Decided to try to forget my knees
and domsome gardening, paint the front door etc,
Hope your knees are not to bad in this weather
love
Grace xxxxxx