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TKR operation video

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Soobeedoo
Soobeedoo

I hope this works this is the best concise video I've seen so far

no frills about 10 mins long. It will help understand what you are going through.

warning not for the feint hearted but I would recommend it.

If this link doesn't work I found it be looking at Google  under 'how a total knee replacement works' go to the video search and click on total knee replacement part 2

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  • paul57039
    paul57039 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    I was surprised at the ammount of people in the theatre for my operation,  I counted about seven or eight but I don't know what they all did.  smile

     

    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder paul57039

      Posted

      I wish i had asked for my knee cap preserved in a jar! Lol

      Would have been a talking point Haha! 

    • Annodoremouse
      Annodoremouse paul57039

      Posted

      In theatre during surgery like this you have the 1,surgeon 2,assistant 3,scrub nurse who has sorted instruments out and hands them to the surgeon 4, swab nurse who keeps check of the swabs making sure none are left in 5,anaesthetist 6,runner 7, students nurses and med juniors/students So there could be 7- 9 people in theatre. Not forgetting people outside who pack the theatre packs with instruments, CSSC who sterilize the packs, ported who get them to theatre, Staff who check & clean instruments after surgery. This is the least amount of people so althouh its free on NHS the estimated cost of £12,000 is reasonable
  • tina1966
    tina1966 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Hi Soobedoo I am due to go in tomorrow Tuesday the 6th Jan for a left TKR and would love the link please to watch this video i too think its good to know why you are in the pain you are and im also interested in the procedure i have been told that i am to have a spinal havent had a chance to speak to the anaethetist until the actual day not quite sure what to do i have heard its better for pain control afterwards i have bilateral facet joint injections yearly and have had 8 epidurals for back pain in the past and am a litle panicky at thr needles going in can i ask can you have air and gas before they do this procedure please? i think i could manage it that way seems like you can still have a light anasthetic with this too look forwards to your replys and thanks everyone in advance Tina x
    • susan20089
      susan20089 tina1966

      Posted

      Hi Tina I don think you will need anything before the spinal block, you don't feel a thing.
    • tina1966
      tina1966 susan20089

      Posted

      Hi Susan thanks for the reply its more just the panicky feeling knowing they are injecting into my spine i have no problems with needles at all just once when i had an epidural it took over 40 mins to get into the space freaked me out have panicked evwry year since when i go for my injections so was hping just gas and air would help me a little defo thinking of going with the spinal though was very no no at first but the more i have looked into it i think the benefits aftwrwards are good for the pain can i ask do you have a drain in when you first come out of thwatre please? and did you go home in surgical stockings or do you still have a bandage on thak you smile x
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder tina1966

      Posted

      I didn't feel a thing for my spinal block. 

      It was best experience ever for surgery. 

      I felt warm and happy during the surgery and no pain after for about 24hrs by which time i was on meds 

    • tina1966
      tina1966 suzidownunder

      Posted

      hi Suzi im so glad to hear this i have honestly only heard positive things about a spinal on here so im sure i will go with it >) have heard its better afterwards too thank you my minds sorted now Tina x
    • paul57039
      paul57039 tina1966

      Posted

      Hi Tina, I was recommended for the spinal block, and wasn't told until afterwards that it didn't work, they just pressed on using a general anesthetic. I am not trying to worry you but thought you ought to know it doesn't work for everyone. The outcome was no differrent and I felt fully awake 2 to 3 minutes after coming to and with painkillers being administered intravevnously I did't feel a thing. Good luck with your procedure Regards Paul.
    • tina1966
      tina1966 paul57039

      Posted

      Hi Paul Thank you and dont worry i know your not trying to worry me makes it better actually that i know you wasnt aware of a problem during the op so i know everything is safe but that was one of my worries i know its slighty different but when i had my first son i had an epidural had to have it a few times as it only took one side and was no good for me so this did cross my mind too but as you say you wasnt aware so they know what they are doing i may seem strange but i love the feeling of going under when you count back feel like its the only time i really get a sleep ha strange i know but im glad you commented makes me happier to know they can still procede without me being made aware in case of problems hope your now on the mend Thank you Tina x
    • susan20089
      susan20089 tina1966

      Posted

      Hi yes I had a drain till next day and no surgical stockings.  No big bandage just dressing which was changed to a waterproof dressing. I was the same about spinsl, didn't want it but after talking with doctor went for it.  I did wake up during op but fell back to sleepy. They were aware that I didn't want to be awake and assured me I wouldn't be.
    • peter73207
      peter73207 tina1966

      Posted

      Hi Tina,

      I had the spinal and it didn't work on me either. Still had feeling in my leg so they gave me a general as well. The last thing I remember was a mask being placed over my face. Felt like seconds later I woke in the recovery room with the op complete. Not a single thing to worry about and the support you get through out recovery from the folks here is a true blessing 

    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder susan20089

      Posted

      I had no stockings either. Surgeon didn't like them. 

      Just as  they lifted me off the op table to a stretcher i heard the surgeon day 'oh bugger its fallen off' i looked  at him in alarm and he patted me on the arm and said 'it's ok. Not the leg. Just the drainage tube!' so i never had one and have a tiny scar where it was. Almost gone now. 

      Hot here tonight too. Fan on. No bed  clothes! 

    • fran54306
      fran54306 tina1966

      Posted

      I was terrified Tina but the anethsetist was lovely and talked me through it you are going to be fine and we will all be here when you wake up.x
    • tina1966
      tina1966 susan20089

      Posted

      thats good Susan that they settled you back down quickly thank you x
    • tina1966
      tina1966 peter73207

      Posted

      Hi Petewr that is my worry but im sure they will be aware i can feel it so like you if that happens general it will be i remember ages ago having one for a back op next thing i was in the lift going back to the ward shouting hang on i havent been asleep yet they havent done it ha so funny do love anasthetics though thanksd Peter your so right the staff are wondeful too x
    • tina1966
      tina1966 suzidownunder

      Posted

      hahaah suzie that made me giggle lol its fell off ha so funny glad it was the drain though ha guessing your in oz my brother lives in Sydney been there almost 20 years now loves it would never come back to live in the uk x
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder tina1966

      Posted

      We're in Sydney too. Much as  i miss my family i could never leave here. 

      And as much as i moan and groan  over this op - there have been some funny moments. I keep a TKR diary. smile  from minus day 1

    • tina1966
      tina1966 suzidownunder

      Posted

      thats a coincidence then lol he loves it fantastic for his children twins born there though so they know no different till they come visit and are freezing good idea about the diary think i will do one because you do forget easily i suppose on meds to days intermingle well op soon for me stil not packed a bg got to get going looking forwards to saying hellp with my new knee i often think please it cant feel any worse can it lol ? xxx
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder tina1966

      Posted

      Best wishes Tina.  I won't say its easy its not. 

      But each day is one towards being pain free and well. Be prepared for down days. You're allowed to feel sorry for yourself. I did often. I resented my new knee for a week or two. I missed part of me! But I'm over it now and quite like it. 

      Daft  as it seems i said goodbye to the old one before the op - sort of  lighthearted (but meant it) 

      Stay positive and let us know how you are. 

      The diary helps smile 

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