Appreciate the check in. Struggling with stiffness and ROM. Still considerably swollen. My ROM today 9 weeks post surgery was 97 assisted..waiting to see what Dr thinks is next option
I have been busting my behind at PT but today when they measured my ROM i was unassisted at 85 degrees and 97 when assisted. Two weeks ago I was 103 assisted. I have contacted my surgeon to see if they need a manipulation..really worried about the stiffness and ROM..I was expecting to be at...
Thanks a million for your concern and support. Doing much better. I have started Physical therapy and making progress. Only current drawback is I really don't have much of an appetite. I don't know if it's related to the Cephaxlin or maybe Ozempic I am taking
Was another crazy day. Woke up and more blood in wound vac than the previous evening. Decided to go straight to the Valley Medical Center Emergency room in Renton WA. I waited for 4 hours in the ER and was still not seen . I then decided to go the Proliance urgent care in Tukwila. The PA(...
I finally had my 2 surgeries after my Left TKR was diagnosed as infected in June 2023 . I had my surgeries performed by Dr Alton of Proliance Orthopedics in Renton WA. Any one who will be undergoing a 2 stage revision I will be glad to share my experiences with you . Major lessons learned :
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Finally saw the surgeon . The knee is infected. Got to have two step revision. The surgeon is furious the ER Dr and Tri Cities Orthopedics Surgeon didn't get me to the surgery room asap where they could have have done a washout of the joint and knee replacement during the initial 2 week...
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