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Pain after recent Knee Replacement. What is normal? For how long?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (102)
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@maryfrommi

Hi,

I wonder if the build and/or surgery needs of the patient, and approach a surgeon uses makes a difference. I’m 9 weeks PO with a TKR and can pretty much do anything I want...knock on wood. It has been much easier recovery than my hip. My hip is getting close to 8 months and continues to challenge me.

As far as pain medication, I was given instructions to stagger the medication. I have a pretty high pain tolerance. Off narcotics by day 8 or less for each surgery.

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rennie | @rennie | Aug 25, 2022

I am only on day 13 and hope to goodness that by 9wk PO I will be back to my life! I was plagued by sciatica with my first knee so I am super conscious of getting the rehab done right this time! So far, so good. Plan to be off narcotics after week 3. Just my body needing more time, I guess!

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