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Tkr surgery and recovery update

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Hi I'm 5 weeks post op tkr just an update I've had lots of surgery in the past but this has been the most painful and difficult was a bit down wen I came out of hospital struggled with the pain and didn't seem to be recovering as I thought I would but now 5 weeks on I'm doing really well and learned everybody's recovery is different never compare just concentrate on yourself and always listen to your knee meaning exercise everyday but never push to much so your in to much pain keep upbeat and talk to your physio about any concerns I'm quite young at 41 but im alot more optimistic now I know it's along journey but feeling better everyday stick in the guys and girls 👍

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  • ruth39320
    ruth39320 Guest

    Posted

    Well done Matthew! I am 3 weeks post op and have an 80 degree bend but I have pushed it so much . I read on patient info about MUA I thought not likely mate! I’m relatively young at 57 and am going to push on

    keep going young man your an inspiration to all!

  • debs23
    debs23 Guest

    Posted

    Well done! I'm also 5 weeks post op from a partial knee replacement (patella femoral replacement) I'm at 90 for bend but still -10 extension. How are you doing with the straightening.

    You are very young. I am 46 and they would do a total at my age.

    I know I will need a total, hoping it's later rather than sooner!

    Good luck with your continued recovery.

    • Guest
      Guest debs23

      Posted

      Straightening has been the hardest I'm on 107 Bend and 2 weeks ago I was really struggling to straighten but I'm not far off now just a little more but didn't have it straight before the tkr but I'm pushing on looking forward to getting bk on my bike now 👍

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 Guest

    Posted

    Well done Matthew, keep up the good work. 

    I'm 12 wks po tomorrow rTKR & 17 months lTKR. It does get better.

    The reward is having the summer to be able to walk without pain.

    All the best 

    Marilyn 

    XX

  • brent77382
    brent77382 Guest

    Posted

    Great mind set there Matthew I’m 6 months TKR back at work a month ago,playing golf regularly now,got a new lease of life it been hard work but the it’s been so worth it.#happydays
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