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Knee Replacement surgery and PMR

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

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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.

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Thanks for this helpful reply. I am a firm believer in “pre-hab”. I had a partial replacement in the right knee in 2012 and found recovery arduous. In 2017 my left knee was replaced but I spent about four weeks with extensive PT and the recovery was substantially easier. I am “pre-habbing” again in anticipation of this surgery but I think the steroid has added a complication with weakened leg muscles. It is always something. 😉 Thanks again.