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Loose knee implant

Posted by lmc @lmc, Jul 21, 2024

I had TKR 14 months ago and the surgery was unsuccessful. Now, I am told that the implant is loose. It slips out of position each time I move.
Has anyone had this experience? What is done to rectify this situation?

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aliciavillarosa | @aliciavillarosa | Dec 3 8:05pm
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@JustinMcClanahan I saw my surgeon yesterday. He said that my replacement is fine. The problem is..." + (show)
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@JustinMcClanahan I saw my surgeon yesterday. He said that my replacement is fine. The problem is with muscle atrophy. I need to try and strengthen my quads.

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aliciavillarosa | @aliciavillarosa | Dec 3 8:09pm

That may be the case, but might be more than the quad impacting what is going on. But nothing wrong with trying to strengthen all the muscles that support knee joint. Including hamstrings and glutes, we often forget about the posterior chain a.k.a. backside in favor of like the front muscles, but it all works in tandem. And even core strengthening exercises, they can support your skeletal system and take the load off your lower body when your trunk is strong. Everything else is supported..... I know I am biased because I'm a Pilates instructor. 😉

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Dec 4 12:58pm
In reply to @aliciavillarosa "That may be the case, but might be more than the quad impacting what is going..." + (show)
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That may be the case, but might be more than the quad impacting what is going on. But nothing wrong with trying to strengthen all the muscles that support knee joint. Including hamstrings and glutes, we often forget about the posterior chain a.k.a. backside in favor of like the front muscles, but it all works in tandem. And even core strengthening exercises, they can support your skeletal system and take the load off your lower body when your trunk is strong. Everything else is supported..... I know I am biased because I'm a Pilates instructor. 😉

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@aliciavillarosa thank you!

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