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Tkr, right leg. Knee still feels wobbly?

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wendy43233
wendy43233

10 weeks post op. Went really well. I've done all the appropriate excercise, I have a bike, which I use every day. Got no pain, really pleased. But when I walk my knee will suddenly sort of wobble? Feels unstable, it doesn't hurt, and it's never given way, it just sort of pops round? So I avoid too much walking? Should I walk more, I think it's the muscles round the knee, does anyone else experience this? Should I be worried or is it still early days and I must keep on? Is there an exercise I should concentrate on to help strengthen this area? It's the left hand side of my knee that pops? Really disconcerting!

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  • lyn32416
    lyn32416 wendy43233

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    Ask for x-ray to confirm device is ok. Then learn to walk in a new fashion. Keep walking if all ok. My left knee clicks and my right makes no sound and is perfect. Do quad exercises. Ask physio for exercise assistance if all ok with x-ray. Or use YouTube for exercise videos. Happy days.x
  • cheryl86544
    cheryl86544 wendy43233

    Posted

    The popping is due to you having an artificial knee, it's quite normal, but it also sounds like you may have some muscle wastage.  Try strengethening your quads more.  An exercise that can also help is to lie on the bed with a pillow under the affected leg. Tense up the leg into the big toe and hold for 20 secs. Repeat 10 times.. Let's know how you go and keep up the great work!

  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 wendy43233

    Posted

    Keep up the exercises. Mine makes a clickedy clicking sound, but i quite like it. Still early days...sounds just like the prosthesis but if concerned seek a professional opinion, i.e. physiotherapist
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