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    Revision TKR Revision TKR 1 1/2 weeks in. Is everything OK?

    I mentioned in the pre-op knee forum that I was due a revision TKR with the old knee to be replaced with a hinged one. My knee looked like a bendy banana and I couldn't put my foot flat on the floor. I haven't yet seen my post op xrays but my consultant tells me that he didn't do a full...
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    Revision knee surgery next week

    Pumpkin - I've no idea why it might be a two stage. It was just something he said could happen. My knee is worse now than it was with the arthritis. I'm hoping this hinge will work as my consultant said that knee revisions are not as good as hips. Words you really want to hear !!!!
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    Revision knee surgery next week

    I had a RTKR in July 2017 but sadly it hasn't worked. It would seem that when the arthritic knee was removed, so too were some ligaments (can't remember their name). Normally patients don't notice the ligaments are missing. Unfortunately my knee did. I've had to wear a large leg brace since...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Hi there. First of all many thanks to all of you who helped me with my knee giving way. You really were a life saver..... Having given up on the physio and had lots and lots of rest the swelling came down dramatically. I've been given a leg splint to stop my knee from giving away when I walk...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    VW54, don't worry I'm very good at collecting/making medical notes as, sadly, I had to sue for medical negligence when my first THR got infected. Hope Vienna is still as wonderful as I remember it back in 1989. I celebrated my 21st birthday in Austria so it does have some special memories for me x
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    We didn't bother with social services as I'll be back on my feet by the time they get around to 'assessing me' for a walker (a few years ago when I wanted to progress from a walking frame to elbow crutches following major hip surgery, I was told I would need to be assessed and the next available...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    I've just checked online here in the UK and walkers are available to purchase at reasonable cost, which did surprise me. I'll see how things go when my clips come out tomorrow and if I still don't feel safe then I'll buy one.
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    I have to use elbow crutches to walk any way (previous medical problem). Sadly I don't have a walker as the physio's in hospital said I was walking ok on my crutches. Once I know that my wound won't burst open again if my knee gives away, I'll feel a lot more confident.
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Thank you so much Josephine for your help. I am not a happy bunny that all this has been caused by PT so I WILL NOT be going back !!! It really has knocked my confidence with walking as I'm terrified it's going to give way again, and to be honest I don't feel safe walking, even with the help...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Thanks for taking the time out to help me Josephine. I really do appreciate it. I notice from reading some of your very good articles that you've had some surgery in the Sunderland Royal. I'm from Sunderland. I had my first THR (1998) there and also it out (2009) due to an infection. My TKR was...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Thank you for reply. What you have said does make a lot of sense. Since it happened I've hardly moved - too frightened just in case my wound busts open again. However, resting my leg has dramatically reduced the swelling and I have been able to walk a couple of steps without it giving way. It...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Don't worry I am using crutches - I have to anyway due to problems with my mobility.
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Yes I'm more than happy, so ask away...
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    TKR 4 wks post op, slow recovery, but getting there

    Hi, I'm after a bit of advice. I had a TKR on 25th July. All seemed to be going well until last night when my operated on knee gave way twice in a row. The next thing I knew my dressing (I still have my clips in) was drenched in blood. We rang the hospital ward who said this kind of thing was...
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    Hello greetings from the UK

    Hello again Dawnie - I'm pleased to say that I got all my meds thanks. A different story though when I was on ward 43 shortly after I was admitted. It was night shift... I love a bit of gossip so you'll have to message me and tell me what happend. I've got some tales to tell about 44 as well...

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