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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    All done, back on the bed with a CPM machine. Pre op measure was 90, manipulation achieved 130 so well happy with that. Will push the cpm machine as much as pain allows today and order one for home tomorrow. I plan on keeping that 130 Bend
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Well, geared up for tomorrow. Think it’s probably the right choice as ROM hasn’t shifted from 85/90 degrees since early January. if i raise my leg at the hip and just allow my lower leg to fall under its own weight it’s like hitting a metal bar within my joint, so really hoping this will allow...
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    So after 3 weeks of hydrotherapy and other physio, its been decided to go down the MUA route. Booked in for 11th March and have to say, im hopeful this can really help as its absolutely solid at about 85-90 degrees and something has to be done. Will update once I have had it
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Thank you Layla, and to you. Latest Physio is assisted 85 degrees. The plan ( well, aspiration really) is to achieve 90 degrees before I see my surgeon on the 30th of this month. Physio is hinting that MUA may be the right choice, especially as the swelling isn’t too bad now and pain wise I’m ok...
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    It’s a Mercedes Vito van which means much less bend is required to operate.
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Thought I would update my post. Now at 8 weeks and 5 days post op. ROM still very limited, but managed to get a physio session in just before Xmas and pushed it to 70 degrees. I was meant to have my post op appointment with the surgeon on the 12th of Dec, but due to sickness (poss covid) I...
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Physio today. managed to get to 60 degrees although was quite painful. theres still a lot of resistance there. I have my OS follow up next week and Physio wants to see what he thinks before booking another session as she's thinking he may well suggest MUA. Been reading the comments on here re...
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Not noticed the swelling being any better or worse, but it definitely helps with flexibility for a short time after getting out.
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Just started week 5 and thought I would update. Please bear in mind I’m self employed looking after special needs adults who live with my wife and I in our home, so I was pretty much back to work from when I got out of hospital. This does mean I’m on my feet a lot and can’t always do what’s...
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Why are guidelines from different regions/ countries / Physiotherapist so different. 90 degree bend week1 / shouldn't be 90 until at least week 6 Don't even think about using heat / Warm muscle up before any sport of exercise leg raises week 1 / leg raises several weeks after surgery to...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    30 Days after Op. Very happy with wound recovery
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    2 weeks after op with 32 staples just prior to removal
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    TKR Robotic Arm Assisted TKR 30 Oct 2023

    Had my Right Knee done on 30th Oct at Nuffield Bournemouth. full Knee and kneecap with a robotic arm involved (Didn't watch t, so not sure how much input it had :) ) Was in for 2 nights as im really struggling with ROM, however they kicked me out on 2nd Nov with my first Physio session on the...
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