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Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 3 5:43pm | Replies (218)
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@nighthawkval

This is exactly what I'm going through. I had my both knees done My first on 2013 and it is causing me to almost trip..Feeling it gives out swelling ,pain ..But xrays show all normal...lolol But I can't walk far ,slow,pain ...very unstable
I see joint and bone specialists in 12 days ...

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 3, 2023

Good evening @nighthawkval, and a big welcome to Connect. You have started off on the right foot. Why? Because on Connect we learn from each other by recounting our actual experiences. As I mention that, I must also share that folks are different. What works for one doesn't for the next one. Sometimes you hit the nail on the head. Other times you need to keep looking for a solution just for you.

2013 is quite a while ago. My first TKR took a year to heal to the point when I felt it was once again my own healthy knee. During the ensuing years, it has had some letdown episodes which I have resolved with MFR, Myofascial Release Therapy. My second TKR was in 2021 and it was a Mako Robotic surgery with plenty of pre and post-surgery PT plus the MFR. I am still amazed at how quickly it began performing like it was my very own knee.

I am glad to see that you are pursuing answers with specialists. Would you do us all a big favor and share the results with the Connect community. We will be waiting.

How long between TKR #1 and TKR #2? Was there any difference in the two surgeries?

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris

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