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Post Knee replacement mobility

Posted by bushy @bushy, Mar 6, 2020

So, I'm 3.5 weeks out from my knee replacement; flexion gets better every day, but I have such stiffness when getting up from seated position, and not just in the mornings. Will I lose this stiffness over time? I am off the couch every ten minutes, So?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 24, 2021
In reply to @montem "I agree that surgeons need to listen to patients’ concerns and expectations. I am 5 months..." + (show)
@montem

I agree that surgeons need to listen to patients’ concerns and expectations. I am 5 months from my TKR. At 9 weeks I had stopped making progress and couldn’t bend past 95 degrees. I have been very dedicated following through with my “therapy homework” so it was not due to lack of movement. My PT consulted with the Surgeon’s office and they all agreed an MUA would be helpful in getting me to progress. The Nurse Practitioner at my surgeon’s office is the one who follows patients after surgery. She is very knowledgeable and responsive to patient concerns. IMy surgeon is highly skilled but I do notice thee surgeon focuses more on the surgery and then relies on her for follow up care. I am so thankful for her and my PT. I am now 6 weeks post MUA and can bend to 120. My indoor stationary bike is a key tool. I still struggle withe stiffness and scar tissue and my PT is addressing it with MFR techniques. My daily movement is still painful but much more tolerable my care team tells me not to worry as long as I continue to make progress. I’ve learned this is a long game and I have to work at this every single day. Don’t be afraid to question and be vocal. My best wishes to all for a healthy recovery.

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Thank you for the progress report. I am so happy to hear that your surgeon has a great NP to help you. Keep up the good work!
Sue

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suziet | @suziet | Dec 24, 2021
In reply to @ezas123 "Hi sorry to hear but I can understand most of hear can …. I myself am..." + (show)
@ezas123

Hi sorry to hear but I can understand most of hear can …. I myself am almost 5 months out still deal with inflammation, pain, stiffness, but I am so much better now than two months ago ……I can straighten my leg …. And now I am about 70-75 degree bend for me that’s awesome …, it has taken a lot of pt and ice and Motrin .., I also found Mayo facial massage made all difference for my recovery….so what I am getting at I know what your dr said my dr gave up on me also at 6 weeks if I did the same I would not be where I am …. So just do your pt make it work for you …..don’t give up it’s only been 11 weeks for you I know an eternity already …. When my dr gave up I looked up alternative therapy because I felt therapy I was doing was not working so I started water therapy worked for me much better…..,there are other recovery methods out there utilize the internet helped me …. And this form of recovering tkr folks like I said we understand we all been there ….. so here is to speedy recovery for us all in the new year …,, merry Christmas

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Great advice!
PT and Exercise. Im 5 months post op. I do at least 2 exercise everyday. I never miss my morning exercise.

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