Total Knee Repair Revision: A Success Story

Sue,

As I'm sure you know, the advancements in joint replacement are significant. I had both TKRs done by a surgeon using the Mako robotic assistant with amazing results.

Joe

Hi sue since having my second tkr on the same knee I have not been able to get my hip pain under control….. I do a lot of mfr massage and chiropractor but tightness and pain relentless…. Been thinking of going for shots in my hip my chiropractor is on board with this because we have worked on this for over two months 3 times a week …. have you ever had this done and if so has it helped… if anyone has input on this be helpful …. Thank you

I did have shots in my hips - before the first surgeries, which were of minimal help due to deterioration. Since the revisions, I was diagnosed with bursitis and had injections again. They worked each time to calm the inflammation. Now I have learned a series of stretches to keep things better aligned and moving smoothly, and have thus avoided another flare. Now we are doing the same with my knee - trying to prolong the time before I need it replaced, but I will not hesitate once injections no longer work.

By the way, my ortho uses very small doses of steroids when he does the injections to limit the danger of bone thinning. He says if a little doesn't do it, more isn't going to work any better. As a result, I am able to have relief as needed in my elbows, shoulders & knees - as often as every 3 months, though I've not needed them that often so far.

Sue

Sue thank you for the information…. I am doing all the exercises and stretches i think my issue is my knee exercises …bother my hip like the bike for instance ….but thanks again I believe less is better also I will definitely let dr know that is route I would like to take …..don’t need to lose any more bone …. Lose enough from arthritis…..

Too many cortisone shots will also start to dissolve tendons and ligaments. Most surgeons won't do more than 3 injections in one joint.

I never had shots in my hip …. I am still trying not to go that route…. Thank you for the info joe

Joe - This used to be true. Much smaller doses of steroids are now used, and decisions are mad based on the joint treated, span of time and dosage required. I had over 6 injections in my thumb joint over several years, and there was no marked deterioration when they finally did surgery.
Sue

Thanks for the update Sue. Very good to know. I've had both knees successfully replaced, but have osteoarthritis in my right shoulder. I'll probably get the shots as needed when the pain amps up.

Joe

Hi all 76 days post opp Monday I was able to get to 105 flexion…..so I am I am still moving slowly but surely……I did get graston done on back of my knee today and a little on my thigh….. it has helped back of my knee does not feel so tight…. My dr won’t do my knee she said I am to soon out of surgery it can do more harm than good ….it is a little sore tonight been icing most of day …. I am hoping feels much better tomorrow

Stick with it ezas. I believe the post-op target is 120 degrees of flexion but we're all different. Push it a little more each day, bit not too far.

Joe