TKR Incision/scar
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Hi everyone,
I have yet another question regarding my moms knee replacement,
She had her knee replacement 25 days ago and got her staples out last week...and we just took off the bandage they put on it i noticed that there is some dry blood on the incision....is that normal?
did anyone else experience this?
is there anything you suggest putting on the wound to help with the healing process of the scar? i heard vitamin e- anything else?
thanks again in advance for all your helpful input
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archemedes louiz96334
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The scar should start to heal on it's own accord over time but may not completely disappear.
I would advise against putting any cream on the area unless your mother has been given a specific ok by your physician.
If she is still in doubt I would advise that she makes a phone call to the phyisician to check it out.
Best wishes
Rod
Oldfatguy1 louiz96334
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sally58158 louiz96334
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I had scabs that leaked slightly for at least 6 weeks until it eventually healed up. I rubbed e45 cream on my wound once it was healed and that has helped too.
archemedes louiz96334
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As every case, and every person if different do not simply listen to other people who might or might not have had similar surgery.
Oldfatguy1 louiz96334
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As far as the scar area, just keep it clean as advised by the sugerical team and follow doctors protocol when bathing and drying
PollyBB louiz96334
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People use a variety of creams/ointments on their scars. However my consultant advised me against it, saying as long as it was pink on the outside it was still healing on the inside
I was advised to use some moisturiser later oN when my scar became rather dry.
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