PERSONALISED KNEE REPLACEMENTS

yes, i had mri (more than one) and x-rays so my surgeon could speak to manufacturers on which one was best to use. it appears i am an M. but of course everything else is tested and checked as well, even if you do have a "standard" size. in any case my knee could bend 140 on the operating table so my problems now have nothing to do with the mechanics.

in the meantime i have heard of a specialist in zurich who uses the "my knee" procedures which is a knee joint made to measure which impressed me no end and should i have the second TKR, then i may consider going to him. i guess you only know if this made-to-measure solution is better once you can compare.

sounds like you are in the best of hands. good luck.

That's really interesting. I have never heard anyone bring that up before. As far as straightening, the best excercise I ever used was to roll a towel to about 3-4" diameter, lay my ankle on it then squeeze the leg and keep to try a and straighten it. Several reps and hold to count of 15 each time. The other, lay on my stomach with the leg hanging off the bed right at the knee. Just let the weight of the leg pull down. Do this 3sets of 10, letting the leg hang to a count of 10 ea h time. Slowly it will pull the leg to straight.as far as tight, you will probably experience that for some time. Keep up the exercises an don't forget the ice any time you strain theeg in any manner. Continue to push the program but don't get to carried away or you could have set backs as far as the leg rebelling against abuse.

Hello 

I too had tithe scan etc and customised knee joint made

my bend is really good but I can't fully straighten my leg yet.....the knee is still swollen and bruised 6 weeks after TKR

I TOO AM JUST TAKING paracetamol at night as stronger painkillers caused really bad nausea

i see my surgeon next week and I'll know ore then as to why the knee isn't straightening 

jean 

i think they just use whatever TKR suits the size of the patient... ie: apparently I have very small bones... so consultant said afterwards   he had to use smallest one available.... well done off painkillers... I'm week 8... still on ibuprofen ..