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Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 7, 2022 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
I found no one that does more near me. I had much, it was awful. Very quick. Woke up screaming in excruciating pain. I as for a shot of morphine, nurse brought me a percocet. I thought pain would never ease off. Then sent me to p t. Almost passed out. I went in rom105. Pt said it was 100 afterwards. I cannot walk without the walker. It's been over a week now. I am scared. Dr was to get home heath out here for pt because I couldn't get to thearpy, was doing pt 2x a day at home. It took Dr almost a week to send someone. It's been a nightmare. Home Health has me doing 2 exercises and icing every hour due to so much inflammation. They stopped cpm for now. My rom was 83 when home health measured. All I was doing before has now stopped. The pool, walking the best I could not using anything, pt. Doing around my home. I am not to be up on my feet except when I have to. Very hard when I am my husband's caretaker. I have made a big mistake. Is home health doing the right thing? I don't know? I can't help but fear another blood clot by not moving around much. I have been very confused and not quiet 5 months out from tkr.
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Sorry to hear your not doing well ….I had mua at 6 weeks ….I remember it was painful and swollen….. at that time I did not do mfr it definitely would have helped…. Were you able to find someone in your area that does myofascial release ….would be very helpful…. The pain is going to get better just do what you can …. I had ice machine that helped with swelling….when I was away for my daughter wedding I used a ziplock bag filled it with ice wrapped it in cotton towel it stayed cold all night but I made sure I put another layer under the ice towel ….this helped me with swelling when I did not have my ice machine…..but rest very helpful also….I hear your frustration about not being able to care for your husband is there any help in your area … like home health they can have aids come and help until you can do for yourself…. I know they don’t do everything but I have a friend who has aid come for 3 hours four times a week very helpful….. just a thought so you don’t feel so overwhelmed during recovery…I hope you start having better days