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Dear All, I have just entered my 13th week following TKR and up until about 2 weeks ago I thought I was making good progress but now I'm getting lots of pain especially when the knee gets to about 90 degrees bend mostly at lower outside of knee but its difficult sometimes to pinpoint it as it is so severe. Also, if I stand still for more than a minute or two it becomes so stiff that I struggle to walk. There has been some noticeable reduction in the swelling over the past few weeks but that has been replaced with a clunking of the joint which is a little worrying. Is this a normal part of the healing process or should I be trying to get a referral back to the surgeon ?
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lynn08926 martyn61162
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I am 9 months post op (and going in on Wednesday for knee number two). My knee definitely clunks from time to time and I am told this happens when the swelling has reduced.
If you're concerned, would advise speaking to your physio or GP.
betty07083 lynn08926
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Thinking of you and hope it all goes well for you on Wednesday!
Please keep us informed of your progress, OK?
Betty
lynn08926 betty07083
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As you can imagine, not looking forward to the next few weeks. No choice, unfortunately.
Will be in touch when I surface again.
Lynn
lynn08926 betty07083
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Had my op ten hours ago and, so far, all is well.
Loooong way to go yet though.
Lynn 9 months, plus ten hours second TKR!
patsyrose martyn61162
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Pain and swelling goes up and down during recovery...and exercise...but ask your consultant if you a very concerned.
Patsy
elizabeth46338 patsyrose
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My knee (9 weeks) clunks a bit but defintely getting better! I may be having a problem with the flexion. I am at 90 degrees but it is really a hard push. My doctor has mentoned manipulation and I see you have had it done with yur first replacement. Can I ask what is involved and what the recovery from it is and, most importantly, did t work! And, was it really painful?
Thanks
martyn61162
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lynn08926 martyn61162
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Wise to get your GP to check it out.
nicky14342 martyn61162
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I would suggest starting simply by perhaps thinking if you have doing too much or taking less pain relief. If not then see your doctor. Good luck.
tess94652 martyn61162
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sandi17096 martyn61162
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patsyrose martyn61162
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My manipulation was done under general anaesthetic and you are only in surgery for about 30 mins. The consultant has to break the 'adhesions' that have grown and are preventing the leg from straightening fully (or bending well). When you come round in the recovery room, you will be on a CPM machine, which bends and straightens the knee. I had this for a couple of days, and used it as. UCH as I could...as well as walking round the corridors. My leg was lovely and straight again and just a little bit painful. From there I really started to feel much better.
liz34614 martyn61162
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suzidownunder martyn61162
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Some days i feel almost back to normal. Other days i wonder if i will ever feel ok.
It's a long healing process.
elizabeth46338 martyn61162
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I had a bit of a retro step regarding flexibility. I went from 90 to 80 degress. About 6 weeks afer the op. Howseve, it all came back. I rested for a couple of days and then did slow warm up and I am now just over 90. The swelling seems to be pretty much gone for me but if I do too much then I get a bit. Ice packs are good. I am going to try ice packs today BEFORE my physio see how that gets on.
Things seem to move about in the knee and sometimes, like you, the pain is in one place and then in another. I do a sort of John Cleese funny walk, an exaggerated "soldier march" type and that seems to get e moving quite well after a bit of a freeze up.
But if you feel it is not right and only you can tell, go to the doctor.
Good luck
Liz
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