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Pain after recent Knee Replacement. What is normal? For how long?
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I had total knee replacement 14 12 21. Had further corrective manipulation op March 22. I found my recovery is taking much longer than nhs predictions. I am writing this 13.09.22,I am still stiff and sore walking with a limp. I do try to keep as active as possible and walk 3 to 4 miles per day at least 4 or 5 days per week. At the end of my walk I am limping heavy and in a lot of discomfort.The swelling has subsided to near normal proportions. I wondered am I being impatient and if anyone else experiencing a long recovery period.
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That is a long recovery Jake. One suggestion, substitute stationary biking for walking for a while. I found that is a better exercise and am at the three month post-op mark. (I don't know what corrective manipulation is.)
And keep stretching the knee with the ankle slides and other exercises they showed you. Another one is to sit on a chair with socks on and use your other foot to push your surgical leg back as far as possible. It may be too late if scar tissue has formed, but ask your surgeon, and good luck. I don't think it can hurt to do the stretches.
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Welcome Jake! Your question about recovery time "am I being impatient" or does it take this long? is commonly discussed in the group. That's why I moved your post to this discussion that @pgcdds started:
- Pain after recent Knee Replacement. What is normal? For how long https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/posterior-pain-9-weeks-after-total-knee-replacement-surgery/
I did this so you can read the previous posts and connect easily with members like @sueinmn @artscaping @grayeagle @rennie @heyjoe415 @flaredhead and many others.