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    post surgery noise

    Is it normal to hear popping sounds in my 30 yr. VERILAST knee?
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    I'm getting the Smith & Nephew Journey knee implant. Has anyone received one of these?
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    I hope so too!
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    I received an ankle brace from my OS. I can't use it at the moment because my legs are so bowed. It digs into the inside of my ankle. I hope that will change when the TKR has straightened my leg.
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    2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?

    I will have my RTKR March 25th.
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is damage in my ankle and it needs to be repaired. A cortisone shot would arrest the inflammation and cause the pain to diminish. I hope it doesn't interfere with my recovery.
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    My OS doesn't do bilateral knee replacements. He believes that I will recovery better/faster by spreading them out 6 weeks apart. I don't think I would want to do a bilateral anyway.
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    Changes in pain before surgery

    I'm 45 yrs young and have put off my TKR for years because of my age, and fear the unknown but also through the recommendation of my ortho surgeon. He wanted me to go as long as I could. I think I was 35 yrs old when I first found out my knees were bad enough to be replaced. I've felt good for...
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    One of my main concerns is my right ankle. I had my orthopedic surgeon xray it at my last visit. He wasn't very clear when explaining the issue but did mention that a cortisone shot would help. Since my left knee will be getting replaced after my right and with my ankle issue, I feel that my...
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    I have had problems with my knees for +20 yrs. I wrestled and played football in high school and moved furniture for a short time afterwards. For the last 10 yrs I was getting lubricating injections, which worked for the most part. Recently I had an incident that put me on crutches and I decided...
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    1st (R) TKR on March 25th. 2nd (L) on May 13th

    What can I expect when I get home? I live alone. Will I need someone to be with me?
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