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How long did you stay with PT? How long before Pain, & discomfort subside, and range of motion return? Stairs, etc?
Approx how long to return to somewhat normal life after your knee revision?
Thank you in advance for your time and insight.
George

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Hi George12345,
Like I said, I continue PT to gain strength. I hope my TKR and revision aren't what you're going to experience.
I'd had back trouble before the revision so that kind of complicated things in all ways.
And I wore a knee brace for ~3 weeks post revision since my patella tendons had to be corrected. Tendons take longer to heal and stabilize than joints and muscles.
Once the brace was off I was told to minimize flexing of that knee but that let me resume mostly normal activities. And pain was minimal. Stairs took a little time to master without a boost from handrails. Getting up from a standard chair remains somewhat difficult due to both knees and the multiple surgeries.
With a good, positive, and proactive attitude you'll do well, I'm sure.
Now, 6 months post revision, the revised knee is better than my natural knee; it will need treatment in the foreseeable future.