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8 weeks Post TKR: Can I bear weight? Tips on improving mobility please

Posted by bushy @bushy, Apr 7, 2020

Hi Group! I am 8 weeks post TKR, and my Physical Therapy Office closed (COvid-19) before my Rehab was complete. I have been pretty good about doing it on my own, but have some questions; I've been walking short distances since week 6-use the cane only for longer distance-up to half mile. Still have pain and stiffness, and I'm not sure I should be weight bearing very much. I would call my ortho office--but I have a feeling it would be faster get some answers from this site.

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dismaydee | @dismaydee | Jan 10, 2022
In reply to @contentandwell "@dismaydee Thanks, but I had my second TKR in October, 2017. I doubt it will improve..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@dismaydee Thanks, but I had my second TKR in October, 2017. I doubt it will improve at this point.

There is a procedure that can be done to improve flex but it would require PT again, the whole 9 yards and I'm not willing to do that. It would be nice to be able to kneel without holding on so I don't fall forward but it is what it is.
JK

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Hello JK:
Yes, that is a long time. Sometimes I wonder why there is such a difference in the recovery experience when one does all the exercises expected.
Keep positive.
EG

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