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I am 1 week post op TKR & when doing my straight leg lift as recommended it is totally impossible & the pain is horrific (lots of crying) When lying down my operated knee is a total dead weight is this normal? I can walk with crutches & weight bear on operated knee, but with straight leg lift there's no movement at all xx
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barbara66703 MammaPat
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It's OK don't do the exercises when your in so much pain.Take pain meds before leg lifts even then if its still to painful it's a good idea to pass. Ice the knee as much as possible also helps with swelling and pain. Take one day at a time. The first few weeks are the hardest.
Sending healing blessings your way.
MammaPat barbara66703
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Thank you, bending the knee to 90° is also really hard, but like you say meds & plenty of ice is a must xx