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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    “Hopefully it’s a soft tissue injury. That is more likely than not. I would ice, elevate and rest for a few days.” Thank You for your reply. I hope I can recover quickly!, i.e. a few days, rather than week !!.
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    “ You well be correct - Thank You - Question: if it is a “soft tissue injury”, which it most probably is - what does the healing process involve? and how long can it take to fully recover. I am getting some pain relief with 600mg ibuprofen every 8 hours. But without ibuprofen its...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I seek advice and help in understanding a recent issue with my knee, I am two years post total knee replacement (TKR). Everything has been fine until two days ago when my affected knee suddenly swelled, causing pain and difficulty putting weight on it. The incident occurred as I awkwardly...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    Firstly, I do very much appreciate all the responses above to my question and I thank you. I was not aware that I should not or not allowed to drive while on opioids, and appreciate the alerts and concerns. This said, I am now completely weaned off the two opioids, i.e Tramadol and Oxycodone...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I am convalescing after my December 3rd TKR revision. I am feeling fine, and experiencing what might be normal at this stage of my recovery. My question is “How Much Can I” extend myself with normal walking. With just under four weeks complete, I can walk without the support of a stick around...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I am day six since my revision done on Dec 3rd. I am following all instruction closely, mostly the bed exercises and icing. The Therapist said we would start the chair exercises next week. It seems like I am making normal progress, but have a a couple of concerns and questions. First, as...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I had my first revision to my RTKR on December 3rd. The issue with my original TKR was a combination loosening and too smaller a size to the center plastic spacer, which caused persistent swelling. The doctor said he replaced all the parts and now I am in a recovery phase expecting some...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    Thanks for your suggestion - very much appreciated Regarding the possibility of infection, I had an interesting experience these past four weeks. In the face of my knee swelling, I had to take a course of antibiotics for an unrelated condition (prostate), soon after taking the a/b my swelling...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I am just completing my 13 months since surgery of my right TKR. In the past three to four months it seems that my recovery has worsen ! I am not sure what might be going on with my knee and trying to identify the issue, so we can proceed with proper treatment. The symptoms include constant...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I am just coming on one year post TKR on my right. I have persistent knee swelling, that usually is exacerbated by simple activity as taking a 30 minute walk with my cane. I signed up by for PT with the sole purpose of getting knee massages snd support from my ortho who agreed said that I need...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I checked with my surgeon with regards to the new swelling and pain that has emerged 10 months out since my op. They took x-rays and did not find anything broken. The surgeon said it could 1 to 2 years for full recovery !, I am just wondering if this is consistent with most recoveries ...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I had my TKR in July of last year (2020), I am coming on to ten months post. I think I have done reasonably well until the last two months. My knee easily swells and pains from even short walks of around twenty minutes !. About two months ago I lifted two heavy suitcase from the back of our...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I was doing well up until my sixth month, but now - starting my eighth month I am experiencing moderate pain and discomfort. I had been taking two acetaminophen 500mg every eight hours or so, and also celecoxib once a day. Because I thought I was doing well, gradually stopped both these pain...
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    In an effort to prevent any long term dependence on Ambien, I started to break my 5mg table in half and just taking the half tablet helps me sleep fine !. I also do this because they don’t want to give too many tablets - this strategy helps it last longer too !.
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    Revision TKR Two Year Post Recovery - New Swelling and pain

    I just saw my doctor today and she said if I was using the lower dose of 5mg, which I am - and only using it as needed - then she had little concern if any for the risk of potential dependance.
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