UKR and Si Joint issues
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Hi guys and gals,
I had a UKR (Partial right knee replacement) on 6 Nov. Sent home on 9 Nov and progressed into rehab which has been fine ( but really demanding) and yesterday saw my Orthopaedic Consultant. He’s happy, more exercises for quite some time into the future; no crutches around the house, 1 crutch (as required) for up to 2 weeks maximum, can drive my car immediately I’ve done an emergency stop and back to work driving a bus at end of January.
Prior to UKR surgery and going back for several years I’ve had a right Sacriilliac (Si) Joint problem usually managed successfully by Osteopathy to the point that right up until surgery I’ve been free of pain/discomfort. However, in the last 10 days the Si joint pain has returned. I am sure this has returned as a result of a number of things; 1) many of the rehab exercises and stretches which have aggravated the si joint, 2) walking for 7 weeks with crutches, bad sleeping position as a result of surgery and now walking solo with a slight limp. The offending exercises/stretches have been discontinued and the only ones I maintain now with agreement of consultant are flexion and extension exercises for the new joint.
After new year I shall return to Osteo for manipulation but meanwhile I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or similar and how you dealt with it.
John
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cheryl90571 john44470
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Sleeping is a whole other issue! For YEARS I had pain all night long and could count only SECONDS without pain. Following surgery I had new and different pain which went away gradually over the weeks. Nine weeks was when I could FINALLY sleep on my left side to eliminate sciatic nerve pain and FINALLY I was actually sleeping four then six hours PAIN-FREE!
The whole surgery thing brings with it new troubles, but then the troubles start to lessen. Building overall strength and practicing balance helps A LOT. I have found that I must have patience with my body. Some days will be achy, and on those days I rest. Other days are MUCH BETTER, and I enjoy them and can do many more things without pain. I try to document in my journal the progress I make based on things I can do once again that I hadn't been able to do in years. Six months out from my first surgery, two months from my second I am beginning to feel normal again. Not every day is a stellar day, but there are many more good days than before.
You are still quite early in the game, so be patient. You will get there!
john44470 cheryl90571
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Thanks for your response. Must say at the time of posting my mind was starting to drift along the lines you have discussed. Actually, the more I think about it and what both you and Sue said I can see what you are both saying. The cause of all this was a torn right knee cartilage and the accompanying keyhole surgery some 15 years ago. Since then everything has deteriorated to the point where 2 years ago it affected my gait and I was prescribed orthotics for my shoes to help my gait. So yes, I can see what you are saying about way of walking and muscle use etc. I'll be patient and look forward to future rewards !
Must say I'm just a bit surprised to be where I am at 7 and half weeks. Thanks again.
John
cheryl90571 john44470
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You will be fine! Keep in touch, OK?
john44470 cheryl90571
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As I said to Sue just now, its nice to read all these posts in response to my original as a story. Individual comments mean so much BUT, reading it as a story means that much more and helps me get my brain around it all.
Happy New Year to you, and may the force be with you in 2016
John
cheryl90571 john44470
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There is great power in numbers!
I am glad every day that I found this site and all the wonderful people who truly understand. Priceless!
sueisobel john44470
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liz00723 sueisobel
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i agree with thinking about how you are walking, as this was definitely part of my problem.
I had to have manipulation and it was the best thing I ever did, definitely worked for me as I just never got thè bend required to make life bearable. My leg now works properly, still got long way to go but I now know I will get there.
liz
john44470 sueisobel
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Thankfully my 'new knee' is pain free - it is just the old 'issues' that seem to be stirred up and I can well understand what you say about the 'new' way of walking and the way my muscles are responding. I'll try what you say about a mental and physical exercise. Many thanks.
John
john44470 sueisobel
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I forgot to say I didn't mean surgical manipulation of knee but manipulation of Si joint by osteopath.
John
sueisobel john44470
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liz00723 sueisobel
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I honestly think, like you said, that we have to pay attention to how we are walking, try and remember that we don't need to walk with a limo and as Roland said take a good stride, heel down first, then ball of foot. When I think about it, it is so much easier.
Have A Guid New Year and let's hope we can all look back on this and say thank goodness I had my knee done.
liz xx
sueisobel liz00723
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Sue xxx
john44470 sueisobel
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Happy New Year to you. Must say, while each post on this topic is interesting taken on its own, its even better to read ALL the posts and treat them like a story this is especially true in this case. It has enabled me to get a much better grip on the issues that I raised in my original post.
May the force be with you in 2016
sueisobel john44470
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Keep smiling