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kathleen_65043
kathleen_65043

saw new consultant re right knee due to on going problems pain stiffness giving way had x-rays the knee looked in place but he did feel it could be a deep infection bloods taken so now have to wait and see left knee needs doing as its bone on bone he is happy to give me a total new knee i'm going to be honest i am scared what happens if this turns out to be as bad as the right ! im finding it hard to walk as it is going up/downstairs is a nightmare my DR did say he thought it may help un sure as what to do any advice

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX kathleen_65043

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    Pain and stiffness are normal as you progress on your year-long recovery; locking and "giving way" are not. However, "giving way" may also have something to do with muscle weakness as that is the major cause of having problems with stairs. First, you need your ROM back so your knee can bend properly, especially on the way down. Second, you need to rebuild all the strength in your quads, glutes and core to take the pressure off the knee (pain source) and put it back on the supporting muscles where it belongs.

    This takes a lot of time. IMHO, I would get leg #1 completely recovered before you do #2...else, you won't have a leg to stand on... Infection? That's your first priority.

    ROM Work

    Muscle Rebuild

    Stairs

    What It Takes

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