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    TKR Tough Going <

    I know this site promotes minimal to no PT but I believe it is beneficial for many reasons. First let me say PT that is aggressive and not in the patients best interest or control is not good and should not be tolerated. Although my recovery has been slow for whatever reason and now includes the...
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    TKR Questions

    Hello April sorry to hear about your double trouble with surgeon and PT. One thing I have learned being a nurse is to never share the great information you find on line with your doctor as it puts he or she on the defense and creates tension which you have already experienced with your surgeon...
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    Revision TKR I am so tired of recovery!!

    I am in the Dynasplints for extension for a total of 3 hours a day. My extension has been -3 for weeks and even though my therapist can apply pressure with good results the number is the same. If I sit for a long time greater than say 1.5 hours when I stand up my knee is in a bent position and...
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    Revision TKR I am so tired of recovery!!

    Hello and so sorry to hear what you have been going through for a very long time. Extension is critical especially for proper gait. I have a very aggressive surgeon who is currently not happy with my numbers and has pushed a manipulation since week 6. I am know 9 weeks post op right TKR. My...
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    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Hello Marian and welcome to this wonderful site that I too have recently joined. I am 8 weeks out from right total knee and still dealing with daily struggles. I am a nurse and thought I had a good handle on what to expect post-op and throughout my recovery and I could not have been more wrong...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    Thanks Jamshrdlu for taking the time and sharing all your great information. I have done the Two bending exercises you note but not consistently as I have tried to be more in line with my PT routine but I have been changing it up at home. Another bending exercise I have been doing is lying down...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    Went for follow up with ortho surgeon today and again he mentioned that I can have much better results with having a manipulation done. Current flex 103, extension -3. Makes me feel like by refusing I am turning down an opportunity for better quality if life. I stood firm and refused but am...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    I have to say I appreciate all the feedback and recommendations. To clarify medications I noted on another site people were suggesting Tylenol Arthritis it is 650 mg I only take this one time a day if needed. To be honest my pain management has not been consistent. example this morning I took...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    Hello Josephine below are the answers to all questions 1. Pain level now is 3/10 knee is sore with tightness worse with ambulation to the lateral portion of me knee. Whe walking I have tightness that extends across the top of my knee cap and lateral side of knee. This discomfort is lessened...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    Thanks to all for all your feedback. I do not want to come off as ungrateful because it appears the surgeon did a good job. No infection, excessive swelling or unmanaged pain. My problem was his "Jerky" bedside put me in an instant funk as I felt he misrepresented himself but with that said I...
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    TKR Knee tightness and lack of sleep<

    I am so glad to have found this site. I was on another site with post from 2 years ago. I am a right TKR on 12-3-15 at the age of 50. I was very active prior to my surgery but lived with daily pain from bone on bone arthritis. After exhausting all forms of treatment and Oravisc gel injections...
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