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Replacement of a Total Knee Replacement

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sharon55
sharon55

Following on from my first post I have now been back to see the consultant and he has told me that my right TKR needs to be replaced. It will be a more stable knee but the operation will take between 2 to 3hrs and is quite complicated. Has anyone had this done and can they tell me what the recovery time is and how hard it is please?

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  • michele_9787
    michele_9787 sharon55

    Posted

    Are you saying that is what doctor is saying on post op visit?  How old is the knee?
  • michele_9787
    michele_9787 sharon55

    Posted

    I’m a rehab nurse and see it all the time  you will be fine as long as do rehab to the best of your ability 
  • denny17741
    denny17741 sharon55

    Posted

    Hi - I can't seem to find your first post Sharon but I wondered if you went back to the consultant because of swelling or pain ?  My TKR's were 2009 and 2010. They have been fantastic but the first one, in the last 3 weeks, has felt swollen.and not as flexible.

    Michele's answer is great because it is so positive and reassuring.from an expert.

    I wonder how advanced the knees now are since we had ours done

    I am sure you will be fine..  

    • sharon55
      sharon55 denny17741

      Posted

      I went back because of pain, the knee was unstable & the joint is very loose.

    • April101
      April101 sharon55

      Posted

      sharon my knee us very loose soooo painful. waiting yo have it done again for 5th time.i have tovwear leg brace do you
  • denny17741
    denny17741 sharon55

    Posted

    Everything crossed Sharon.  That's one heck of a waiting time isn't it. Are you on a cancellation list. Best of luck. 

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