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glynis85376
glynis85376

Saw my consultant on Tuesday and it's official I'm in need of an MUA.

I had my TKR on the 6th January and was doing great, at 7wks my knee was

nearly straight and my bend was 105. Saw my physiotherapist and she told

me my kneecap was stuck and since this happened my knee is perfectly

straight but my bend has deteriorated to 68.

He said that if he can't manipulate the kneecap loose he will have to open

up the knee to release it. So another little setback, but I will come out on top .

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  • glynis85376
    glynis85376

    Posted

    Had a phone call from my consultant this afternoon, and guess what my

    MUA is scheduled for next Tuesday, it can't come fast enough.

    Hopefully I will soon have my bend back.

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 glynis85376

      Posted

      Glad to hear that you got your appointment for your MUA.

      I will be praying that all goes splendidly well for you and that recovery will be a breeze.

      Take care.

      Stay calm.

      Don't worry.

  • jannette1
    jannette1 glynis85376

    Posted

    Hope everything goes well. All my best wishes for a speedy recovery

    Jannette

  • glynis85376
    glynis85376

    Posted

    Well today's the day I'm having my MUA done, last minute check that I have everything I need and am of to hospital

    Will let you guys know how it's gone later on today.

    Would like to say a huge thanks to everyone who has given me some great advice and taken the time to listen, don't think I would have coped as good if it wasn't for this forum xx

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 glynis85376

      Posted

      Hi Glynis!

      Sending prayers of calm and strength to you this morning!

      Looking forward to hearing how everything is going for you!

      Take care, don't worry!

  • glynis85376
    glynis85376

    Posted

    Am home, had the MUA, had physio and just a little uncomfortable at the moment, back for more physio on Thursday.

    Bend has gone from 68 before & 90 after, I am over the moon x

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 glynis85376

      Posted

      So good to hear all went well! Now REST and eat well if you can and keeping drinking water to rid yourself of any toxins from anesthesia/medication.

      So glad to hear that you got immediate proof of success of the procedure!😊

    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 glynis85376

      Posted

      Great to hear!  Let me know how PT goes for you over the next week!  I'm living through you until I have my MUA done on the 28th smile  Rest up!
    • glynis85376
      glynis85376 shannon95042

      Posted

      Hi Shannon, it's a week since I had my MUA and my bend has increased to 105, I'm thrilled to bits. I'm only doing pt for an hour twice a week and exercising at home 4 x daily the rest of the week, still have to rest, elevate and ice as the knee swells up after pt.

      Best of luck for the 28th and let me know how you get on xx

    • kim01222
      kim01222 glynis85376

      Posted

      Hi Glyn so glad you are doing well that's great news. Keep up the good work.

      Take care

      Kim 😊😊😊

    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 glynis85376

      Posted

      That is so great to hear Glynis!  How long do you exercise each session during the day?  Very happy for you & I'm hoping to have the same results smile
    • glynis85376
      glynis85376 shannon95042

      Posted

      I try an do 1hr 3x daily at home but sometimes I only manage 2.

      My physio said not to do any more on the days I see her as she pushes me really hard, so adviced me to elevate & ice and take it easy.

      I hope you get the same results as me, I'm over the moon with the outcome of my MUA.

      Keep in touch with your progress xx

    • linlee
      linlee shannon95042

      Posted

      Hi Shannon I too am living through Glynis. I'm getting my MUA done on 4/27. Little nervous. ....I think more about the ROM afterwards than the pain and procedure. I'm 5 weeks po tomorrow and my knee is stuck at 65-70. Just won't go any further. Good luck to you on the 28
    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 linlee

      Posted

      Thanks Linlee & best of luck to you!  I kept thinking I could do it on my own & kept asking for "a couple more weeks to see what happens", but it just didn't happen, so I am about 15 weeks out!  I think you are in a better situation being 5 weeks.  Please stay in touch & let me know how it goes.
    • linlee
      linlee shannon95042

      Posted

      I also hoped it would be broken up using pt. My Dr and pt didn't think it would happen. I'm in alot of pain so dr said let's do it. Good luck to you and you too also...pls keep in touch.
    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 glynis85376

      Posted

      Hi Glynis!  I hope you're doing well!  Are you able to go down stairs or ride a bike yet?  So happy for you!  I go in on Thursday and am hoping for your results smile
    • linlee
      linlee shannon95042

      Posted

      I go in wed for my MUA. I'm hoping for the results as Glynis too! Good Shannon. I'll be watching for you on here.
    • glynis85376
      glynis85376 shannon95042

      Posted

      Hi Shannon,

      I'm doing good, I can do about 5 stairs normal but struggle a bit after that, my pt has me riding a bike each time I see her, I start of very lightly then she alters the pedals so that it's harder to do a full revolution. I have fibromyalgia aswell and I had a massive flare up yesterday so I've done no excersises today as my body is really sore. I'm back at physio on Monday so hopefully I haven't gone back a bit after not excersing today.

      Good luck for Thursday, I will be waiting for you posting on here x

    • glynis85376
      glynis85376 linlee

      Posted

      Good luck for Wednesday linlee, I will be watching for your post on here x
    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 glynis85376

      Posted

      Give your body a rest for a few days.  It sounds like you've made some great progress!  Are you sore like you were after surgery?  It will be such an odd feeling to actually be able to bend!  I've been dealing with a seized up hamstring on my bad leg.  I'm just excited to get this behind me.  I hope you're able to rest & feel better soon.  Thanks for keeping in touch & helping me prepare!
    • glynis85376
      glynis85376 shannon95042

      Posted

      No where near as sore as after the surgery, I would say more uncomfortable. I'm 11 days post MUA, my knee still feels tight after I've walked around but I still elevate & ice three times a day.

      I'm back for physio tomorrow but don't think she will do much with me because of the fibromyalgia as I'm still in a lot of pain, this is the worst I've been with this condition, I've been in bed for nearly two days but I've still managed to bend my knee up as that's the only part of me that doesn't hurt as much

      Regards Glynis x

    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 linlee

      Posted

      Hi Linlee!  How did you do today?  I'm heading in tomorrow morning smile 
    • linlee
      linlee shannon95042

      Posted

      Hi Shannon! Did ok. Painful when I woke which is to be expected. I was given pain meds and things settled down. Pt in afternoon was amazing. At the end of pt I measured 110! Little sore and swollen but totally different that before. Good luck Shannon! Let me know how you make out. You've got this!
    • shannon95042
      shannon95042 linlee

      Posted

      That is so great!! Keep me posted on how PT goes. I'll check in later!
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