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Difference between Robot-Assisted TKR and Conventional?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
I agree with you. I am 68 years old and had TKR on September 8/22. I “trained” for the surgery for over a year by exercising regularly and losing weight. Have always been very fit and active. I am shocked by how painful recovery has been. I have a great PT as well.
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Dear continentalred, You are so right!!! I had TKR in Sept of 2020. I *finally* am feeling back to normal, but still cannot kneel down in church or do many of my yoga exercises that I used to do! My recovery was also so painful. I have had four abdominal surgeries in my lifetime, along with two babies and *nothing* compares to the pain of that knee surgery!!! So much so, that I will *never* get my other knee done!!! Like you, I did all of the pre-exercises for months before that surgery. Also, thankfully, I had a great PT who encouraged me and was a tremendous help to me! I hope that you will see improvement soon but from what I understand from my surgeon, the recovery takes a while. All of my best to you for complete healing.
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YOU all are giving me hesitation in getting TRK on Jan 13, 2023. I am 73 and physically active. I a doing PT exercises now to prepare for surgery and I am hoping i don’t have a lot of pain after surgery. Maybe wishful thinking but I will let you know. Keep moving.