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Knee stiffness and pain following TKR or PKR

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CanadianSharon
CanadianSharon

I'm interested to hear from othersabout their knee stiffness following surgery. My PKR was Juky 23 and I still have major pain and stiffness after sitting or sleeping.  I'm not too bad if I keep moving.   Hot bath gives me 100 percent relief.  I also have a vibrating exercise machine and feel wonderful after 10 minutes of massage on it.  I've even gone back to using my can for my first few steps in the morning.  I guess I fear this isn't normal.  I saw my surgeon on October 2 and he said probably soft tissue damage.  I've also started biking outside about 15 minutes or so a day..no hills just a nice smooth ride.  This doesn't give new any discomfort at all.  I feel it's better to keep exercising and not give in to the pain and want to do nothing.

Wondering if others have stiffness like this did it get better and what do you think helped you.

i have people say it's been too long I shouldn't have pain, nd others who say the opposite...it takes months and months possibly.

thanks for your input.

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  • CanadianSharon
    CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Just wondering how everyone is doing?
    • betty07083
      betty07083 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Hi Sharon,

      Nice of you to inquire about everyone. You, Jennifer & I are in the same phase, having had our TKR in July. Personally I don'tfeel much  different  than   when you first wrote this post 20 days ago, as far as the stiffness  goes, especially getting up from a sitting position.  I'm still doing the stretches, walking & riding that boring stationary bike, ha. My problem though, unlike anyone else, is the groin pain on my TKR side, so I fear that is a different issue altogether. Probably my hip, which hopefully I will know more next month when I see my surgeon.

      How are you doing? Are you still in Florida?

      Happy December 1st - good to hear from you. Betty

    • CanadianSharon
      CanadianSharon betty07083

      Posted

      I'm basically the same as well.  I'll be in Florida until the end of March.  Sorry about your groin pain....thanks no groaning matter...no pun.. Just hoping to hear someone has improved, and that no one is any worse.  Thanks Betty.
    • Tucks
      Tucks CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Hi Sharon, I had my op on the 7th August. I am walking well, but still getting some stiffness heat and pain, I think I have hit that plateau, it will be 4months this week. I still feel that this op has taken my personality, and my love of life away. I never ever felt like this before. Enjoy the Florida weather, its dire here in Britain at the moment, damp, wet, cold and very dark and cloudy. I could really do with some sunshine. Take care TUcks x
    • jennifer86104
      jennifer86104 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Haven't been online for a few days so apologise for not responding sooner. I'm still getting some pain at the back of leg but it isn't as bad as it was. Sometimes it's really good then the stiffness/ discomfort returns. I'm doing the hamstring strengthening exercises and the stretches for the pressure on sciatic nerve. I saw the consultant last week for a check up. He wasn't very concerned about the pain and said it'll probably go in time (though he can't guarantee it!!) . My X Ray was fine and my Oxford knee score (questions completed by me) was ok so that was all he seemed to be concerned about. He told me to come back in 12 months or if I get any problems to contact them. I'm still seeing the physio and have an appointment on Friday. So, overall, yes I think I am improving. 

      Sorry to hear you're still suffering with the groin pain, Betty. Hope they can sort that out for you. Glad you're okay, Sharon and enjoying the sun still.

      Tucks, I hit that plateau too. I'm nearly 20 weeks now, but I remember from about 12 to 16/17 weeks I was getting pain that just didn't seem to go. As I've said, I do feel it's getting better the last few weeks so hope you'll find the same. 

      Good to keep in touch with you all. Jen x

  • CanadianSharon
    CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Just wanted to update.....I "think" my pain and stiffness is improving.  I haven't felt the need to use my cane for nightly washroom trips for about two weeks.  It's still stiff after sitting, but doesn't seem to be quite as bad.  I'm hoping not t jinx this and that it really is getting better.  I'm just past five months.
    • Tucks
      Tucks CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Fingers crossed for you my freind sounds as if you have turned that magic corner keep well
    • jennifer86104
      jennifer86104 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Good news! I know what you mean about being afraid to say though 😊 every time I think I'm improving it comes back to bite me 😊

      I feel like you though and overall I know I'm better. I still get very stiff when I get up and when I've been walking or on my feet for a while it's stiff when I bend my leg. But it's definitely not so painful and I can stay on my feet for a lot longer. Hope we're turning a corner😊 Jen 23 weeks

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