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elizabeth_59334
elizabeth_59334

It's 6 week since TKR surgery. As far as I can tell everything is going well but I still have swelling in my knee and my foot but what concerns me is my leg is a different colour from the other. It also appears to be slightly warmer.

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  • april99094
    april99094 elizabeth_59334

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    I have the same thing and still do after 2 years
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname elizabeth_59334

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    If the color difference is marked, see your physician. Otherwise you should be just fine.

    Warmth indicates inflammation which isto be expectedwith a TKR.

    Perhaps a neoprene knee compression sleeve...it is specifically made to cradle to patella, knee cap. One should be available from the pharmacy. you will need to measure the circumference of your knee in order to determine the correct size.

    It is best to elevate your knee above your heart while placing a frozen gel ice pack beneath the knee as well as on top of the knee for an hour while you read, telly, chat, knit or whatever.

    Then extend your leg straight up and hold it up for 30 seconds. Now slip the sleeve on. Be sure to properly allow the sleeve to cradle your patella, the knee cap. Flex your knee a couple of times to ensure that your patella is able to properly glide without impingment.

    In about another hour you should have much less discomfort and pain. You may sleep in the sleeve. You may walk in the sleeve.

    You will be pleasantly surprised at how much easier walking and range of motion exercises will become because the swelling will come way down.

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