Two TKR's on Right Knee
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Hi all, I had my first tkr on Nov. 13,2017. The year after the surgery was awful. Pain, swelling, and clicking. My surgeon wouldn't take my concerns seriously. Ten months after surgery he recommended I see another surgeon in the practice that deals with tkr replacements. This surgeon tested my knee for infection and did extensive blood work. I also had a bone scan, and ultrasound. The new surgeon recommended tkr revision surgery. On December 15, 2018 I had the surgery. After that I went to out patient therapy, three times a week for 5 weeks. I couldn't bend my knee past 90° or straighten it completely after my therapy. My surgeon preformed MUA (movement under anesthesia) and suggest more therapy. I still couldn't bend it unless I dug my fingers into the back of my knee. I tried to go back to see my surgeon, only to find out he had left the practice. So on to surgeon number three. This surgeon said my Poptelis muscle is caught on a piece of the knee equipment. Now I'm awaiting a procedure to fix that. It's been over two years dealing with this and I'm getting so tired of not being able to function. It helps to just write it all out and get it out....
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jenny25655 lynn45726
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Hi Lynn,
Sounds like you have been through a bit of a nightmare . I am not sure which Country you are from and what the health system is like.
If you need to find another surgeon have a look at goggle reviews and check what other Patients have experienced.
Physical Therapy is the key to good recovery.
Some of the exercises are painful, but if the pain is extreme tell the PT.
I had my right TKR done November 2018 and I am almost pain free. I have pain when I get up from a low chair. My PT is now tailoring exercises to strengthen my quads and glute muscles.
I found using an exercise bike helped improve my knee bend , I use the bike each day 1st thing in the morning for 10 minutes this really helps relieve the stiffness. When I first started using the bike I could not pedal a full rotation. I can do this easily now.
Good luck and hang in there, there is light at the end the tunnel.
Jenny.
lynn45726 jenny25655
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Thank you for your positive words.
tracey37751 lynn45726
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I am two years out with one knee and one year with the other. Both bad. STill need a cane. Horrible swelling so cant bend or straighten. Have gained 50 pounds since I can't move. Depression setting in. I"m only fifty.