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Knee Replacement surgery and PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 30, 2022 | Replies (9)

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@ella0515

Thank you for that wonderful information. Can I ask how long it took you to recover from the TKR? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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My TKR was March 3, so not quite 3 months ago. I tore up my knee last July (tore ACL, PCL, partially tore the LCL and meniscus and fractured the tibia). Insurance insisted that I try PT to see if it would heal. Long story short, my therapist concentrated on preparation for the surgery the last month or so, so my healing process is fabulous (plus my surgeon was very good) and well ahead of schedule. At 2 weeks out, my movement was 90+ degrees, and at 130+ degrees at 8 weeks. I’ve actually had to slow down the movement because the tissue is not healing as quickly. I use the ice wrap daily which also helps the healing process. The main issue is that the prednisone masks some problems because it reduces the swelling so much, and it can fool you into thinking it is better than it is (my issue). Hope this helps. Good luck.