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Total Knee Repair Revision: A Success Story
Hi all I I am 1 week out of revision today . I must say this recovery has been so different from my first. I have so much more movement in my knee …. My leg goes straight….. my flexion work in progress but I was at .70 right out of surgery ….. I was there a year after tkr…..struggling of course with inflammation which I expected….I am icing and going to my therapist to help with edema…. I started pt this week also so you know how it goes take to where you can than push little more…..the pain really sucks going through this all over again I have not forgot the pain from last time … but the difference is I know I am seeing results already….even with the pain for right now I am so glad I did revision….. good luck to others going through and might be going through this .
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Thanks Joe slow and steady…
I am now 81 days out of revision…my flexion measured at 100 comfortable ….110 pushing it …. I am thrilled…. Slow and steady …. I think the pool is helping tremendously also just holding bend not until it hurts just comfortable just sitting with it for 10-15 minutes twice a day….I continue doing my other exercises twice a day …. Next Monday is my last pt appointment…. But I am ready to let go of pt we spoke today she showed me as much as she can …. In the coming weeks I am going to try and back off a little mfr I am still going twice a week …. Going to start once a week ….good luck to everyone else out there
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1 ReactionThank you again for all the support and kind words of encouragement……
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1 ReactionWho was your knee surgeon? From Mayo?
My surgeon did his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He is part of the Froedert/Medical College of Wisconsin healthcare system.
Hi all I have a question for those of you that do mfr …. Can you tell me what one of your session are like does it hurt not hurt how long do you get relief how long your session are ….how long have you been doing mfr …. Thank you in advance for the information
Can’t believe 95 days out …. Just finished my last pt session my flexion is at 110 …. I am able to walk up stairs normally going down a little tuff but doing normally….my dr very impressed what I have regained he said I have exceeded his expectations ……he also said possible to go further …. I asked him when does it stop hurting lol …he said when you reach your ultimate flexion and are able to just hold it there …. Than in time pain will go ….. so for now I am still pushing …. Continue my exercise 2 a day , water therapy , mfr , and graston on back of my knee I had 2 sessions so far on back of my knee I think it helps…..so yes pt is done but work will continue lol ….
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2 ReactionsYou're doing well ezas. 3 months out and 110 flexion, I'm guessing you'll get to 120. Stairs were the last thing that gave me trouble, especially walking downstairs. But as flexion increases and swelling decreases, that will diminish. Great job friend!
Joe
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1 ReactionYou are doing great - no doubt you will reach your goal. I bet you are in a minority continuing your therapy twice a day for 3 months, but it will be worth it in the long run! I had ACL/MCL replacement & repair almost 30 years ago, did therapy for 6 months, and got back to every prior activity without weakness or limp. And I had a very "complicated" hip replacement journey that ended with over 6 months of daily therapy - 11 years later, my hips are about the strongest part of me.
Keep your eye on the prize- long-term success!
Congratulations on your hard work.
Sue
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3 ReactionsThanks Sue,
Keeping your leg muscles strong is critical to keeping your new knees (or hips) as new as possible. The good news is that, for most people, the knees feel so good that exercise is a joy rather than a chore. I'm doing more than I ever thought possible and I'm 68 y/o.
Joe