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Should I continue physio

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Basyangel
Basyangel

I Am 12 weeks post op. Out of 30 Patients having our TkR around the same time,i am the only one with complication im in constant agony and have a swollen knee,no matter how many times that I use ice or heat i get no relieve from my pain or swelling!

Should i continue physio and exercising?

cheers BASIL

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  • jean02698
    jean02698 Basyangel

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    This is my first day home after 6 days in the hospital after revision TKR. My first TKR was last November. I knew the first replacement wasnt right. i couldnt do leg raises, my knee cap had moved to the side and the knee was constantly swollen...luckily not a lot if pain. My GP told me 20 % of TKRs were not successful too. i asked for a second opinion and at an orthapedic hospital with a specialist in revision surgery. Luckily i got the best an expert in revision surgery. without saying a lot of negativity I knew he was shocked at my previous surgery and put me on his priority list. Within 5 weeks he did my surgery. im wearing a brace to keep the knee straight and am not to bend the knee further than 60 degrees until i see him in 3 weeks. I could raise my leg right after surgery.

    Dont give up keep fighting until you find a solution. I intend to be with the 80% who are happy with their new knee.

    • Basyangel
      Basyangel jean02698

      Posted

      thanks

      they have told me they dont open up the wound until 12 months has passed as this MAY cause infection

      on the 17th oct im hoping to get a second opinion

  • Basyangel
    Basyangel

    Posted

    i use ice and heat 5 or 6 times a day and most of the night for 3 months and swelling and pain still hanging around

    cheers basil

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