PER 2 weeks out with lack of ROM, help?
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I've had my patella replaced almost 2 weeks ago and I'm having major issues with lifting my knee up in a sitting position and laying flat trying to lift my whole leg. These are all things I should be doing by now to some extent, I can't at all. I can't even drive yet in which I saw my NP today and she was surprised given my age-41, and my pre-op abilities. She thinks it maybe that I pushed it too far and have torn my quad tendon or muscle and/or patella tendon. If not, she is dumb founded.
I see my Dr in a couple of days which is 6 weeks earlier than my normal pre-op appt with him. Has anyone had the same issues? I'm nervous I'm going under the knife again@
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dd62 bj123
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sueisobel bj123
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lindak55 bj123
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I am not sure if that is the same for a partial replacement, but 2 weeks is very early. Here in the UK with a TKR you are recommended not to drive for 4, preferrably 6 weeks. You are supposed to notify your insurance company if earlier, I was told.
cheryl90571 bj123
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I had NONE of this difficulty with knee #2.
Each leg/ surgery/recovery seems to be unique. Physical therapy helped me to practice the right things at the right times. Between my two knees I was in Physical Therapy for about 6 months.
Please go have things checked out to find if you DID tear something. Pain is not a good thing if it comes from an injury. Some pain is normal in the healing process, of course, but it is always good to go with your gut and see if things need attention.
Wishing you answers and hoping for healing and good recovery.
sarah87162 bj123
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Sarah
bj123
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I'll post after appt.
Thank you!
bj123
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Been in pain half the day just trying to do leg lifts.
Prayers would be good.
Thank you.
sueisobel bj123
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bj123 sueisobel
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Thank you. I will keep you updated.
sueisobel bj123
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The above sounds weird I know, but try it out before saying what a load of rubbish or falling around laughing. Cheat! rest your poor leg on top of your good leg and just move it every now and then, before long you will be able to get your bad knee bending and responding on its own.
As for driving, your car insurance will not cover you whilst you are recuperating. If you have accident whilst driving you will not be covered. It is (technically) not an offence, but you will get into trouble. As a passenger, sit across the back seat, slide in and out. It is too painful to sit in the front seat. Have patience, you have a long way to go, but you will get there day by day, you will see a difference...Think of it as work in progress
sarah87162 bj123
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Take care and keep in touhc
Love Sarah xxx