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Spacer replacement 4 years after TKR

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Thank you @wallygator
My spacer replacement went off uneventful yesterday and I was back home in the evening
When the OS came to visit I was already walking with a walker along with the PT
Though I couldn’t sleep bc of the discomfort of reclining but I was totally pain free didn’t need oxy but I am taking it now as my OS said it helps in overall recovery
After 3 surgeons opinion /observation I had to insist on it with my OS bc he appeared disinclined
And wow What was discovered both the
implants were nice and study and healed well only the spacer which was 11 mm had to be replaced by 15mm
This was done now at 18 months after LeftTKR though I was raising my concerns just after 2 months after surgery that my knee rattles as if it was a kids box of marbles. There was weight and feeling of stress and discomfort on the left side below the knee, there was instability and all the while for 16 months time I was feeling as if someone has stuck my knee ahead of my leg
Within 24 hours all seems to have gone my Rom is already straightening 0 to little over 90 at bending even though there is still the thigh ace bandage wrap around leg and ice machine flaps
Hope this will help and motivate others similarly placed
If it is needed do it do not wait indefinitely and get your independence back
Cheers to all

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@ggji
Very frustrating when they don’t seem to believe the patient complaint is valid🙄
I know someone who had a TKR twice same surgeon, same knee. Still no pain relief and affected his ability to do so many things!
He and his nurse wife got online and after much research and discussion with a surgeon in another state (nice that XRays, scans like CT/MRIs can be shared via computer!), had the third replacement and has been fine ever since!
You just have to be your own advocate these days.
I had similar issues years back and it took me awhile but once I found the right surgeon - relief!