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Patellar fracture during knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
He put holes in the patella but didn't get to the resurfacing stage. I only had 90 degrees of flexion postop. The scarring set in quickly. I'm working on strengthening and balance. Stairs are tough. Sleeping is getting better. I speak with a pain psychologist and am working on accepting my condition. Pain is an issue I didn't expect to be faced with this far from my surgery but since I can't predict the future I will try to be the best me I can be regardless! How's your husband's mobility?
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Thank you for asking about my husband. His mobility is slowly progressing. He's locked straight while weight bearing and while resting has done 2 weeks at a 30 degree bend. He's now almost done with 2 more weeks at 60, but not there yet. Then Monday he can progress to 2 weeks at 90 degrees. It's like watching paint dry for him. 8 weeks of not being able to rehab is frustrating. I'm sure you understand. He almost needed MUA 2 years ago with his first replacement, but eventually got there. Fun fact -my husband installs flooring for a living and it's beyond me how he ever got back on his knees after round one, let alone with this revision plus a patellar tendon tear.