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Aalex_mom replied to the thread TKR First of two knees done.The cortisone shot to the pes anserine bursa gave positive improvement within 24 hours. The Allegra (fexofenadine) did not prevent the...
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AEight months to date since your TKR. I wish it was a pain free anniversary. I hope the cortisone injection brings you speedy relief...
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AI avoid squats, as especially if my knee turns inwards at all then they can be painful. Have a look at my excellent pilates teacher's...
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AThank you @alex_mom for your update, a very helpful post and I’m pleased to hear you have a sympathetic medic and a sound plan. Please...
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Aalex_mom replied to the thread TKR First of two knees done.This is a bit lengthy and I apologize, but it might help someone else.... I am coming up on eight months post-op, and there is an...
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Aalex_mom replied to the thread PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee.Ugh, that is so disappointing. Maybe the surgeon in Philadelphia will have some ideas.
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Patellar Instability Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review of Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies - PMC... -
Aalex_mom reacted to benne68's post in the thread TKR Suggestions needed for “tight band” feeling with Like.
I don't have personal experience with it. It's a relatively new procedure. In addition to what Layla shared above, I'd encourage you...
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Aalex_mom replied to the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN!.Its good to find a cane/stick that suits your hands. And don't worry about carrying it. I hail from the school of "Better Safe Than...
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Aalex_mom reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN! with Like.
4 months. Week 18. The current state of the world has given me an unusually unsettled night, so I thought I’d do a quick update on my...
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Aalex_mom reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN! with Like.
Tonight I sorted out all the walking aids I’ve accumulated. Some I’ve had since last year. So I will be returning the frame from this...
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AI have treated sleep apnea too so I had the spinal and sedation...no getting put to sleep.Got to hear most of the operation. At one...
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AYou're not a pain wimp. They cut into your flesh, sawed your bone and used instruments to tap, nice way of saying, hammered, the...
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AThis is very common. These surgeons are "bone doctors" and soft tissue isn't in their wheelhouse. It sounds as though this latest...
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AThis is a positive step. You were upfront with him about your needs and he was honest enough to recognize what you need is out of his...
