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8 weeks post TKR issues

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 20, 2023 | Replies (39)

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@alexalee

I’m sorry you’re going through this, but I can relate. I also have pain& stiffness after 10 weeks, though my orthopedist says I’m doing fine. However, I’m also having pain in my right SI joint, which I never had before surgery. It really hurts to walk, which complicates everything. I have been trying to take in more protein, usually one Ensure every day. For a while, I had no appetite, and lost 13 pounds, but my appetite is coming back. I just wish the lightheadedness, weakness, pain and stiffness would resolve.
With regard to increasing ROM, I found it helpful to use a strap, and pull my lower leg as far in and close to my thigh as possible. I do this 20x, three times a day.
I’m sure you’re doing PT also, it’s definitely a slow process, I’ve found.
And yes, I also have these unexpected, crying jags, which I never did before, very uncharacteristic for me, but I can’t seem to stop it, just too depressed, I guess.

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The flexion exercise you describe is very good. Another way to do this is to put on a pair of socks and sit straight up in a frame chair. Put your non-operated door/leg over the top of the foot on the TKR leg. Pull the TKR leg in as far as possible, until you feel the strain of resistance. Held for a bit, release and repeat 10 times, 3 times a day or as you can tolerate. If pain isn't bad, doing more of these can help.