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T K R post op.

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Defender
Defender

HI ALL

i had my T K R 5 days ago under a local anaesthetic.

The physiotherapists were very keen to get my straight leg exercising done which i found almost impossible they did force me to get a 90 deg bend now i am home i am struggling to a do a straight leg lift a its so painful the top of my leg thighs hurt it feels like when i do a straight leg lift my leg below my knee is fixed to the bed.

I can get a straight leg but cant lift it from the bed.

I cant bend my leg past 10 deg.

My knee is so swollen which i think is stopping me getting more bend.

I know its a long journey but its so frustrating.sad

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    Didn't have a good night took Zomorph this morning still can't lift my leg it's just like lead and my bend isn't improving tops of my leg thighs are tender to touch I had a local and hear everything I didn't realise how much hamering was involved have tried to exercise but it's so depressing when there is no results. My knee is still very swollen I go to get the dressing changed Thursday

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