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Post Knee Revision Surgery, crooked leg

Posted by suzlieb @suzlieb, Aug 24, 2023

The date of revision surgery was 7/17/23, only 2 years after the original L knee replacement. From the start, my left leg feels crooked. The left foot turns inward. I can look at my foot and push it out and it just won’t go. PT indicates that it’s a weak muscle; however, it feels like a crooked bone. Planning to address with the surgeon at my f/u on 8/30.

Anyone else experience this?
Thank you.

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shawndm | @shawndm | Aug 24, 2023

With my original TKR, the glue did not hold and the bone began to bow outward. People thought I was crazy until they looked at me and could clearly see the bowing. I had revision. Don't give up. Make them listen. I had to find a new doctor because the one who did the surgery just kept saying you're okay, you're okay. Make them hear you. Good luck.

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suzlieb | @suzlieb | Aug 24, 2023
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@shawndm

With my original TKR, the glue did not hold and the bone began to bow outward. People thought I was crazy until they looked at me and could clearly see the bowing. I had revision. Don't give up. Make them listen. I had to find a new doctor because the one who did the surgery just kept saying you're okay, you're okay. Make them hear you. Good luck.

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Thank you, Shawn.

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383peeler | @383peeler | Aug 25, 2023

I had my TKR 3 years ago. Now am told the plastic spacer is deteriorating? I limp and have knee pain? They are doing a revision 9/13 and have no idea nor do they how much revision will be necessary.

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shawndm | @shawndm | Aug 25, 2023
In reply to @383peeler "I had my TKR 3 years ago. Now am told the plastic spacer is deteriorating? I..." + (show)
@383peeler

I had my TKR 3 years ago. Now am told the plastic spacer is deteriorating? I limp and have knee pain? They are doing a revision 9/13 and have no idea nor do they how much revision will be necessary.

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good grief

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shawndm | @shawndm | Aug 26, 2023
In reply to @shawndm "With my original TKR, the glue did not hold and the bone began to bow outward...." + (show)
@shawndm

With my original TKR, the glue did not hold and the bone began to bow outward. People thought I was crazy until they looked at me and could clearly see the bowing. I had revision. Don't give up. Make them listen. I had to find a new doctor because the one who did the surgery just kept saying you're okay, you're okay. Make them hear you. Good luck.

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Obviously, I meant to say the implant began to bow, not the bone since the bone was removed. Not sure how to edit on this site.

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