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What can you do to extend the life of your TKR and mobility?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 6, 2022 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
My name is Theresa I just had total knee replacement surgery on my right knee on August 24th does it get better with time
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Hi Theresa. Congratulations on your new knee!
You'll notice that I moved your question "Does it get better?" to this discussion that @artscaping started a little while ago. See here:
- What can you do to extend the life of your TKR and mobility? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-can-you-do-to-extend-the-life-of-your-tkr-and-mobility/
I encourage you to read the earlier posts in this discussion. I love the tips that @ggarrepy shared with you to "focus on rehab and strength training." It really does make a difference.
Your surgery was just a little over a week ago. So fresh. It will get better each day. What are you finding the most troublesome today? Are you doing rehab?
Thanks for the info!!
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Yes it does. I had both knees done four months apart. Focus on your rehab and strength training. You will make progress. Eventually you will be able to sleep on your side again and be comfortable. It just takes time and work. Hang in there.