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10 days post tkr and pain unbearable

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8 months postop. MUA was at 12 weeks. I gained about 30* and can extend to 0* now. I can hike, walk all over the place. Going downstairs is still an issue. Still very stiff in a.m. , of if I sit too long. Hopefully that will all continue to improve.
I was told at the 6 weeks postop that with my other knee, the surgeon would go down a size as there was questions of the femoral componant being perhaps a little large!!! WTH?
So, many variables that go into it all. I thought I had a great PT team, but I was not making any progress and they should have guided me better perhaps? So glad I had the 2nd opinion to proceed w the MUA. Don’t think I’ll be able to proceed w knee #2 after all of this ordeal.

1. I think issues are severely underreported.
2. Coordination between PT and surgeon is critical
3. Have to strongly advocate own destiny or you may end up with a non-functional joint and not even realize why!
4. So many variables from both sides contributes to the outcome one of a good replacement. I thought I did my homework and pre-op PT and health needs. I didn’t investigate enough what it all entails I guess.
5. Need more info on arthrofibrosis for everyone!!

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I am sorry your knee at the earlier stages was giving issues.
I am happy to read you are doing grest now. Try few heel slides in am or knee to chest a few times before you put the weight on the joint 1st thing in am.