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    post-op antiembolitic stockings

    Does anyone know if latest research shows that anti embolism stockings are effective post surgery.
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    2.5 years post partial knee replacement now have swelling in R knee

    Thanks again Iceman. Shall look forward to Josephine's input. Take care K
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    2.5 years post partial knee replacement now have swelling in R knee

    Thank you Iceman. I can bend my knee a little. Before this episode I had excellent flexion I think about 130 degrees. Got any clues as to what it might be?
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    2.5 years post partial knee replacement now have swelling in R knee

    Sudden onset of R knee swelling this morning. I am unable to bend my knee. Can walk OK no pain. No history of injury. Have not had any problems since surgery in November 2011. Not sure if I should wait to see if it settles or go see GP tomorrow for X-ray. Any advice appreciated. I have been on...
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    TKR Randi's In Recovery!

    Hi Randi, I am a newbie as well. I am realising that patience is really important. As we only see the scar which probably looks healed and not what is going on inside our knee it is difficult to appreciate the trauma that has occurred with knee replacements. Hang in there. Hope your good knee...
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    PKR Kakky

    Hi Josephine, Thank you for your great advice. I shall keep you informed as to how things go over the next week Cheers Kakky
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    PKR Kakky

    Hi Josephine, Thanks. I am working 2 days a week and part of that working day is walking/standing in hospitals 3-4 hours. I try to sit down and rest as much as I can. I am doing normal household activities except for vacuuming, I sit in a recliner chair using the foot rest as elevation when I...
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    PKR Kakky

    Re Medial PKR Thanks to all who gave me such good advice. I shall look at a graduated back to work program. All your comments and support have been really wonderful. I am seeing my OS next week and would like to get some things clarified via the forum so that I can ask him sensible questions...
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    PKR Kakky

    Thanks Patrick, I was only on crutches partial weight bearing for 2 weeks then walked unaided when I was at home.so I assume cement was used. How long after did you start cycling etc? How long did you take pain relief for? I still need to take Oxycontin at night and panadol during the day. From...
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    PKR Kakky

    Thanks for this great informative site. I am 8 weeks post PKR. Still having pain and swelling issues hope to go back to work 5 days per week in 10 days time.. Will be doing a fair bit of walking. Could this be a bit too soon? As I have not had any previous knee surgery I am not sure how far to...

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