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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Ugh, that is so disappointing. Maybe the surgeon in Philadelphia will have some ideas.
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    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 Sorry."
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Update: This week, I saw a different ortho surgeon to whom my PCP(primary care provider) referred me. (Turns out this Dr. is also a revision surgeon). Gave him a printed out hard copy of the rundown timeline from date of surgery to now. Also told him if this is not within his realm nor...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    I wasn't clear about the challenge in getting my records. I know we have a legal right to our medical records, but the surgeon's patient portal links to an outsourced website to request them. That website's form was not easy to navigate, thus my frustration. I had called the OS office and...
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    My questions for any medical visit (usually the dermatologist) are on the NOTES app on my phone. A doctor better not grab it out of my hands.
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Jockette - Even after seven months of this L-TKR journey, I understand your frustration. How you have made it this many years is unfathomable. I truly hope you can get answers and help! Write all the questions down (as if you don't already know that) and stick to the script. I'm...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    I saw my PCP (primary care physician) this morning and he referred me to their system's orthopedic clinic. I have already heard from that clinic and have an appointment in three weeks with a doctor he mentioned, at one of their satellite clinics that is reasonably easy to drive to. I hope...
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Wishing you better luck with your fourth second opinion, Jockette, along with answers and solutions. I've been plowing through this whole topic, reading about your frustrations thru the years. Ugh.
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Thank you, Layla. Yes, it is seven months on this date and things are getting worse; IOW *not* a normal recovery. The cortisone shot to the rear end did nothing except keep me awake that first night, all night, and gave absolutely no relief from pain and inflammation. Taping is hit...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Thank you for that link, Jockette. This might help explain why going down stairs has been more painful? IDK Taping supplies were ordered from amazon, arrived, and this morning I've taped it all up. Icing 3 to 4 times a day hasn't really helped, but I will continue. I may need to get back...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    The latest in the saga journey of Left TKR recovery: Nine days ago, I began an easy pace walk on flat street to see how my new knee is doing with all the renewed PT. Several minutes into the walk it suddenly started screaming at me, out of the blue, with no discernible trigger, and...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Hi Layla and all. The recovery continues. The past six months are not what I expected. Especially after two THR recoveries that went smoothly with the same surgeon. My three PT visits, this time, were with the PT rehab clinic affiliated with and in the same building with my surgeon's...
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    Revision TKR A New Day

    Sounds like you had a very nice time. Well done. It took me a while to learn to walk with the poles, and I still have to pay attention that they don't get tangled up around my ankles and cause a fall in the street. (Eeek!) For me, learning to walk with them is a bit like walking and...
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    TKR 2nd knee replacement updates

    And I needed to see this today. I've had a few strong zingers this past week.
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Yes. I was not sure if we are allowed to name the business. ;-)
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