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Revision surgery - what to expect

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jeanette98634
jeanette98634

Hi everyone, I just found out on Friday that I have to have a knee revision. For those out there who have been through this could you give me some advice? Is it similar to the knee replacement? How about healing time? How long did it take before you could walk? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanking you!!!

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 jeanette98634

    Posted

    Almost a duplicate.....the only difference is you know what to expect and will try and push the envelope.....which can be both good and bad. I got over aggressive because I had things figured out. The day after the revision I fell and broke my femur. Because of that I developed a staph and had to have the leg opened twice more and a 3rd prosthesis installed after cleaning up the staph. Every time the leg is operated on the healing processes changes some. Just go after things the same way you did the 1st time using all the little tricks of trade you learned the 1st time around.
    • jeanette98634
      jeanette98634 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Thank you for the advice, oh my goodness, sounds like you went through the "ringer" with your knee.  Yikes!  

  • april99094
    april99094 jeanette98634

    Posted

    Hello everyone i am also going to have a total knee revision on November 28, i am a little nervious about it, it will be my 4th surgery on my right knee.
    • jeanette98634
      jeanette98634 april99094

      Posted

      Oh dear, 4th?....Wow, I always thought I would have just one surgery per knee.....I have been out of the knee replacement/revision loop. Best of luck to you!
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 april99094

      Posted

      You'll now be 7 behind me. Revisions are basically the same process as a tkr. As with all rehabs, it will vary a little in form but essentially the soft tissue and nerve damage is about the same. The is less trauma on the bone as it has already been chisled and banged around on. Cleaning out the old cement is the one big difference. I felt the revision fit better than the original as I had them done at different hospitals and had different brand of prosthesis. The other thing, they were 9 yrs apart and I'm sure some changes were in effect.its still the same process and slow and easy is the formula.

    • april99094
      april99094 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      thank you so much for the information, this will be my 1st revision but 4th surgery on that knee. Your info was helpful
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