Iv got a lot of swelling on outside of knee 8 wks after tkr!
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Hi all im 8 weeks post op of left tkr today! I have a lot of swelling on outside of knee in the area that is numb. It seemed to go down last wk but has swelled again. I ice regularly about 4 times a day. I went to physio today and they said they think its a pulled or swollen tendon where tendon joins muscle. I was wondering if this is a common problem? I am working very hard on my bend as this is what iv struggled with it was 77 when i was measured 3 wks ago and it was 86 today! I do bending exercises loads so had hoped for 90 today. The physio said bend could be better! Im going to try even more as iv got appt with surgeon 2 wks today! Any advice would be appreciated!
Im going to try to be confident enough to walk upstairs bending knee to do one foot on each step! Do you think this will help?
I did feel upset today as 2 men were only 5 wks and were chatting and saying they both had over 100"at bend and were walking unaided! Im finding it so much harder and i know i am trying my best! I did have a cry! Silly me! Thanks for any opinions! Hope i can sleep better tonight ! It helps !
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linlee debbie171066
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pam92068 linlee
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debbie171066 linlee
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jo15573 debbie171066
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linlee jo15573
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pam92068 linlee
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Lame_woman debbie171066
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The stairs are good exercise, but I still hold on tight when coming downstairs. It was exhilerating to be able to walk up properly for the first time though!
Don't be discouraged, because you keep making huge progress at 8-11 weeks and the swelling wiil reduce to a bit of a fat knee at the end of the day. We all heal at different rates and it's the long term result that matters. I lost 2-3 weeks progress because of a wound infection, but at 12 weeks, it's just everything I hoped from the surgery.
debbie171066 Lame_woman
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pam92068 debbie171066
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of course the swelling hampers your bend. Mine does....just had a shower and actually fixed my hair....sat while doing both, but dressing, coming downstairs...etc. I am swollen and now hobbling....in chair elevating and icing now. I also understand the good feeling of getting outside. I try to walk some outside any day weather permits, but I also do less when exercising that afternoon. I focus on muscle building exercises and leave the bending stuff out....I have bent enough when walking.
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papa_smurf debbie171066
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1. Am I ready to start working or is rest the best for me right now?
2. Is my form correct?
3. Am is working within my range of motion?
4. Is there a structural problem that I cannot address with strength and range of motion work? Pain speaks a language of its own, about the time you think you understand it starts speaking a totally different language. Is your pain telling you to stop, go slow, or change direction? Only you can decide.
linlee papa_smurf
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pam92068 papa_smurf
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ran my vacuum today in one room on a small rug...looked at hubby and said....well I should not of done that....now I am icing and elevating.
linlee pam92068
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pam92068 linlee
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