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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 29, 2021 | Replies (4)
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When I had a bad surgeon ( I later filed a complaint against him and changed) who declined my request for PT, I got my primary provider to refer me.
By the way, I agree with your decision to use the rollator, and so will most PT's - using a cane correctly is very difficult, and can often make your walking even more "lopsided".
Have you tried getting a referral for PT from your doc?
Sue
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Good idea. My GP helped me greatly get some sleep after the 1st operation. My impression was that he was not pleased with what he was hearig but you know how it goes with doctors as the surgeon practices in the same hospital.
He is now helping me start with some ideas and creams to help with the tingling, nerve pain (which the surgeon either never answers or tells me it will take time - but how long?) GP even told us that this nerve pain may never go away but we are starting low and building up to the heavy duty pills, if needed. The GP was so concerned about me after he heard what had happened to me, that he personally called me after the second surgery to check on how I was doing!
And you are right about gait. Even with the rollator and when I do use the cane, hubby sys my gait is off. I believe that is just adding stress and pain to the other bad knee.