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    TKR Numbness in the top of my foot after TKR

    Thanks Leejaa. You are so right, I need to practice patience. You said you did minimal exercises, what did you do and how often? I've come to realize that if my knee isn't ready, working harder isn't going to bring the results I want. I am going to cancel my PT for today and see if having 4 days...
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    TKR Numbness in the top of my foot after TKR

    Celle, Thank you for the response. I have been thinking there was something wrong because I just can't get pass 90º due to the swelling. I'll try not to be too hard on myself. I keep telling myself I need give myself time to heal, but this bad knee has made everything difficult since June. I...
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    TKR Numbness in the top of my foot after TKR

    It's been almost 4 weeks post op and my knee is still swollen. My knee is nice and straight but my rom is only 90º. I am constantly icing and elevating, doing PT 3 times a week, and doing my PT exercises at home. I am careful not to over do, but the swelling is taking forever to go down. Any...
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    TKR Numbness in the top of my foot after TKR

    Had left TKR done around 4pm Thursday. I had multiple reactions from the anesthesia: Low blood pressure, low body temp (93) and severe nausea. I finally started to stabilize Friday afternoon. I really didn't have much pain around the surgery site, but I did notice the top of my left foot was...
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    TKR Left knee TKR scheduled for September 17

    I couldn't put off My left knee TKR any longer. Right TKR was 6 years ago and is doing great. Dreading the recovery, but looking forward to being pain free!
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    @NetballKnees, thank you, wishing you the best also. We can do this!
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    Well, 4 more days till my RTKR. I have been giving our house a very thorough house cleaning, done the laundry and ironing, have stocked up the freezer with home made meals, plus cleaned the goat house & the chicken coop. Needless to say my knee is really bothering me. I will be so glad to have...
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    @NetballKnees… Glad to know I have a surgery date buddy :dancy:Although I understand that everyone is different, it will be reassuring to be able to talk to someone who is at the same point of recovery as I am. Just as you, I am hopeful that I will eventually lose this limp that I have, not to...
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    @kneesrus I will see the PT sometime after my pre-op physical and before my surgery. This is all so new to me, what is considered normal flexion and extension? What are the manual mobilization techniques that will help achieve ROM? Thanks so much for all your help.
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    Although my knee doesn't straighten out, I have not had the feeling that it will give out or buckle as I have heard so many folks have, so I guess I should consider myself lucky :wink: I am hoping that this TKR will give me my quality of life back. Just going to the store I have to use the...
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    Thanks for all your responses. It is so reassuring to hear from someone who has been there! @kneesrus, I have heard of needling and I will ask My PT about it. I am willing to try anything that may help. Your description of tendons and muscles that have tightened up is exactly what I feel. My...
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    Will I have full range of motion after RTKR?

    First of all , let me say that this site has been wonderful in helping me to prepare for my surgery. Reading the questions and responses has really helped to ease my mind. My question is, I am scheduled for RTKR Aug 21. My knee is VERY stiff and I cannot straighten it, so I walk with a bent...
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    2014 August Hot Shots - Are you having knee surgery in August?

    RTKR scheduled for August 21.
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