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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    Hello Layla. Thanks for your concern. The left hip is doing great. I even forget about having it replaced pretty often. But the right knee is still sore when bending it. No progress. The surgeon says that he thinks the right knee pain is being referred from the right hip, which is bad and...
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    I appreciate everyones optimism. I am a glass half empty guy, and the contents of the glass is spoiled!
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    Thanks to all. I am getting used to the numbness, and if this is all I have going forward, I would be very happy. The numbness doesn't affect the knee performance. Yes, I believe the right knee is being overstressed because of the opposite hip replacement 7 weeks ago, in that I am favoring...
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    It's been 9 months since right TKR. There has been no improvement since my post in December 2024. The top of my calf muscle is extremely sore to the touch and I massage it regularly hoping it will improve. The numbness on the right side of the knee cap is still there as well as some joint...
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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    Layla, thanks for your concern. The hip is doing great. I can walk short distances without any assistance. Pain is minimal. I consider the hip replacement a success. My right knee which was replaced 9 months ago is still a lingering problem. I think it is being stressed out due to my...
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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    So glad to hear that my pain and discomfort is nothing unusual. This hip recovery is much easier than the TKR recovery I am still undergoing from April this year. Here is another issue that is confusing to me. I am taking 200mG twice a day of Celebrex for the hip pain. This drug works very...
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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    Thanks to everyone for their most valuable advice. Hip is improving mostly every day, almost have full body weight on it. My calf is very sore though as well as the muscles around the ankle. Is this to be expected?
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    It’s been a little over 8 months since my right TKR. The knee is strong and I have very good ROM. No pain at rest. However, on the outside of the knee it feels like there is a tight band around it when it bend it. This can be a little painful at times. And there is still some soreness in...
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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    Thanks to everyone for their most valuable advice and comments. The Doctor said I can put full weight on the operated side. But it still hurts too much to do that. I estimate that I can put 50% of body weight on that side before it becomes very uncomfortable. I can walk easily with a walker...
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    THR New Hip 12/4/24

    I had a new hip replacement on 12/4/24. Spent the night in the hospital and am now home. My thigh is very sore and there is some stiffness in the hip joint, but it is better at this point than the TKR I had this past April 2024. Am walking and doing PT, though the PT aggravates the situation...
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    It's been a little over 6 months now since right TKR. Pain in general has diminished. Walking over a half mile almost every day. I still have nerve awareness and numbness on the outside of the knee cap and some stiffness all the time. And some mild pain if I do too much activity. Swelling...
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    TKR Slow But Sure Recovery

    Yes, surgeon used a tourniquet on my upper thigh. Still hurts to this day.
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    TKR Slow But Sure Recovery

    Just take your time. I blew out my MCL coming home from the hospital the same day as the surgery. My fault for being too aggressive with movement.
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    I am 5 months post op and I have good ROM and moderate swelling. But I still have pain only when bending the knee. Surgeon said to take Tylenol. I find that Celebrex works better than the Tylenol so I take that pretty regular and it helps. I must say that I am getting a little impatient at...
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    TKR Clicking, Clunking post op...anyone?

    Clunking still there and is greatest when knee is not swollen, which makes sense. But no pain or weakness or wobbliness. Getting used to it. If this is all I have left to deal with after full recovery, I'll consider myself very lucky.
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