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Aftercare from a TKR

Posted by becky1398 @becky1398, Apr 4, 2024

I am traveling to Mayo in Rochester to see an orthopedic surgeon about a TKR. I have seen a surgeon here in Bismarck and he suggested I see a surgeon who specializes more with arthritic knees. My question is after surgery are most patients cleared to leave the hospital or do they keep you over night? I know you have to be able to get up and walk with a walker or crutches.
Thank you Becky

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paulsk | @paulsk | 1 day ago
In reply to @ddsack "There are quite a few clinics now that advertise same day surgery, but it probably depends..." + (show)
@ddsack

There are quite a few clinics now that advertise same day surgery, but it probably depends on your other health and risk factors which the Dr. can determine during the evaluation visit. Also, if your surgery is in the afternoon, depending on your recovery time from anesthesia, it may be too late in the day to find a doctor to clear you for discharge and get all the hospital business office paperwork done. The advantage to staying overnight is that you keep getting the IV drip pain killers and antibiotics a little longer as well the chance to ask questions of nursing staff if you feel uneasy about something.

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Good point!

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Coopermarshall | @coopermarshall | 19 hours ago
In reply to @becky1398 "I have a probably stupid question for you all. How long was it after TKR was..." + (show)
@becky1398

I have a probably stupid question for you all. How long was it after TKR was it before you could bend your knee?

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Right away. My doctor here in Phoenix has 3 things to do before you can leave the hospital immediately after surgery. Pee, eat and walk with assistance. The younger you are when it comes to any Arthroplasty is always going to be easier. I am lucky I'm 66 and after my 2 week post op doctor's appointment he discharged me until 1 year follow up. If your insurance will cover and most do get a ROMtech.

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Coopermarshall | @coopermarshall | 19 hours ago
In reply to @nreid52 "I’m 3 weeks in and have no appetite. I need to eat to keep therapy progress..." + (show)
@nreid52

I’m 3 weeks in and have no appetite. I need to eat to keep therapy progress but have no interest in food. Also I have a UTI and need food to fend off infection.

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Ask your doctor for a appetite stimulus.
I believe Mirtazipine is one.

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