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Soreness and stiffness 10 months post TKR
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@steveinarizona (Am also in AZ, Steve.)
Agree totally with the ice. I also believe PRE-hab is mandatory with any joint replacement; the advantage it gives a patient is tremendous.
People do not understand that inflammation causes heat and can cause scar tissue and slow recovery. They also do not realize the advantage of strong muscles to support a replaced joint; it stabilizes during recovery.
I used ice frequently with my shoulder replacement and it is doing great 10 months out.
When and if I get a knee replacement, I will do my due diligence by 1) being as light weight as possible and still be healthy; 2) be as strong was possible in my core and lower body; 3) use ice and pain meds religiously in order to do PT twice as long as recommended.
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Well said. I'm 71 now and have had both knees replaced (2022), right hip and left shoulder (2025). I had my shoulder replaced - aTSR - on August 6, 2025, right around the same time as you. Was your shoulder replacement anatomical or reverse? Mine was an aTSR and I am very happy with the results!
I also dropped from 190 lbs to 150 lbs - primarily by spinning using HIIT routines and cleaning my diet up a bit - I achieved this goal in two years.
Steve makes good points - although good surgical outcomes are shared evenly between the skill of the surgeon and the willingness of the patient to do ALL recommended PT, pre and post-op.
And you are spot on re: the effects of ice (positive) and heat (negative). Most people gravitate to heat because it feels good, not realizing that in the long run, it increases inflammation and pain. Ive reduces inflammation and pain.
Joe