TKR post op 11wks and depressed

Hi Janey

I had MUA's approx 4-5 months after both of my TKRs.  I had a general anaesthetic and was only out for about 30 mins.  I woke up in recovery already on a CPM.  My MUA on my first off-the-shelf TKR worked brilliantly and I made great progress from there on.  Unfortunately, the MUA did not straighten my bespoke second TKR, although my surgeon had said that he'd got it straight in theatre.  That one gradually go t worse and I had the knee re-opened a year on, to remove excess scar tissue.  It was lovely and straight again...for a while...but now bent again and getting worse being back at work at a desk all day (at home).  Seeing my consultant next week, so not sure what can be done next.

I would certainly go for an MUA again though.

Hooe that helps you.

Patsy

Hi janey

I am only 3 weeks post op TKR. I am new to this so I really don't have the best advice. I can say this though. The people that are on this forum will give the best advice and truly become your friends when you need it the most.

My bend isn't great which worries me. On the other hand I think I was nursing that knee for so long it's going to take a bit of time to get it back as the muscles extra are not used to doing what we call the normal. The brain also needs retraining too I think. I couldn't lift my leg after the operation but I feel it was more of a mental block.

I hope you all the best and again the people on here will give great advice.

Jodie xxx

Hi Janey I am nearly 10 weeks post left Tkr surgery and I have a good straight leg but although I am 90 on the bend ,I am still in a lot of pain, am on morphine patch and paracetamol two four times a day. I struggle going up and down stairs, find I can't stand in one place for long and my knee hurts if I sit in one place too long. I was doing ok till 5 weeks when my knee gave way and I couldn't put my foot to floor and ended up in A and E where I was told I had torn scar tissue deep down. My physio has referred me back to surgeon and I have an appointment on Tuesday for an x Ray and to see what he thinks. She thinks the spacer may have moved slightly. I a can walk quite well with one crutch and keep doing exercises, just hoping I haven't got to have anymore surgery. When I get over this one I have to get right knee done, but I'm not thinking about that at this moment. I have found this form such a help and there is always someone who can help you. We all seem to have had our problems. It seems recovery takes a lot longer than we all thought.I think if you are worried I would go along to your doctor mine has been brilliant. Best wishes to you Jannette