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Hello there and I hope your pain is being well managed - mine was brutal for the first two weeks. My flexion is now 150+ and my pain is FINALLY gone. I am 3 ½ months post surgery.
The burning is VERY normal - your nerves are starting to reconnect and that is a good sign. It does go away.
All the best to you - keep us updated. Happy and healthy 2024!
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Well said Cathyanne. Flexion at 150 plus is about as good as it gets. I'm at 130 but that's all I need. I can't sit on my heels but use a yoga block to sit on in yoga.
Pain/burning is the worst in the first week or two, then it starts to get better. That's a joy. And for some, please be patient. Swelling and stiffness in particular can persist for 6 months, maybe more. It truly does take one year for everything to finally settle down. A TKR is a safe but invasive procedure.
Best wishes to all for a healthy and pain-free 2024!
Hello Knee Replacement Patients!
I am a new member of this group and what I've been reading has been so comforting. I had left knee replacement in early October of 2023 and my recovery has been so very difficult. While my flexion is nearly 130 and my extension is -1, the swelling, stiffness, tightness (feels like my knee is in a vice) general pain has been present daily and I am exercising till the cows come home. My surgeon has told me that all these symptoms can last up to 6 months and my PT's tell me 12 months - UGH. I'm still in PT 2X per week, scheduled until early February. My husband has been amazing helping me through this experience, but this is tough. Any suggestions this group may have to "speed" this healing process up would be so helpful. Also, my surgeon has just put me on gabapentin, but I don't think it's really helping.
Happy New Year!
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I had both knees replaced four months apart and I have to say that if you push through PT and the pain, you will get to the other side and be fine. I found aqua therapy and then aqua aerobic classes helped tremendously. This is what gave me full extension and very good flexion. So hang in and keep going. I can go up and down stairs easily and no more knee pain. Patience is the key.