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    TKR RTKR October 2023 LTKR May 2024

    So, at 15 months postop I woke up at 3am screaming with intense pain in the knee when I rolled onto that side. This had happened previously, but was mild and quickly resolved. This time I was unable to bend or walk on it the next day. The 2nd day, the knee swelled up and was intensely sore at...
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    TKR RTKR October 2023 LTKR May 2024

    Timeline so far.. 1 1/2 days using walker, 2 days on cane, then walking comfortably and stable without aids. Flexion at 115 degrees, extension 11 degrees. Extension is the most difficult to improve (started at 15), but I'm stretching it 3x daily. Pain has been reasonable, only taken...
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    TKR RTKR October 2023 LTKR May 2024

    When doing leg lifts in seated position, I'm getting a distinct popping sensation in the lateral posterior area. You can actually feel the jolt when you put a hand behind the knee while raising it. Happens at about 15 degrees
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    TKR RTKR October 2023 LTKR May 2024

    Just had my second TKR on my left knee yesterday. Some notes on the surgical procedure my surgeon uses: Preop anesthesia Spinal block, and insertion of Aductor canal nerve block catheter (to be removed 3 days postop) In operation anesthesia Propafal mix. (no GA) Surgery performed with the...
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