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Miserable from TKR: What can I do to get better?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 26, 2022 | Replies (88)

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@oceanspruce

Tracy,

You are still VERY early in your recovery. Recovery can effectively take up to a year, with progress coming very, very gradually, week by week, month by month. I'm 2-1/2 months and 3-1/2 months past my two TKRs and I'm still having lots of pain and stiffness in both knees. However, I have been improving. I can walk without a cane, walk up and down stairs, drive a car, and continue working as a carpenter and doing everyday activities. Hang in there, be patient and hopeful, and remain disciplined with your physical therapy. Best wishes to you.

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Replies to "Tracy, You are still VERY early in your recovery. Recovery can effectively take up to a..."

You did, and are doing, all the right things to ensure a successful TKR oceanspruce. I did the same thing and the results now are great. But the first two weeks after surgery can be rough, but doable. And in my case, the pain lessened each day. And my Dr. used the Mako robotic assistant.

Great work!

Joe