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7 years after total knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 9, 2023 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
You are very strong person …. Just reading what you are going through and what you are doing is amazing…..my first knee replacement did not go as planned I know the pain and frustration……I have to ask did you see another dr for second opinion? My original surgeon told me nothing was wrong meanwhile I could not get past 65 range of motion and pain all the time ….. was not until like 7/8 months after original surgery I got second opinion here the knee he put in 3 sizes too big ….the new surgeon scheduled me for surgery almost year out of first tkr….the second tkr experience has been amazing…. So I suggest if you have not gotten second opinion from a dr that handles troubleshooting tkr problems first thing I would do . Then take everything one step at a time . For me just having a dr tell me was not what I was doing or lack there of that was bad tkr gave me strength to do second tkr . I hope you find some relief and answers.
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Thanks for your kind words and how you have handled your knee issues. I got an appointment with a second orthopedist in October for March 2023! Crazy wait time. I had a nerve ablation in September but not huge results so going to try again next March. Meanwhile I am seeing a PT for myofascial release therapy. Slow progression so not feeling much better after two visits. Using heat 2-3 times a day plus using kinesiology tape for 3 days, then off for 2 days. Found the extra sticky rock tape gives the most effect, keeping the pain down to a dull roar. If the MFR doesn’t work will try focused shock wave Therapy. Surgery is not an option as the pain killers may give me a bad case of diverticulitis as happened after the TKR. My gut just handle opioids or NSAIDS. Good luck with your journey!
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Three sizes too big! Wow, I certainly hope you are holding all medical aspects of that mistake responsible and get resolve, not just monetarily but keeping this type of horrific mistake happening to any other innocent people