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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Thanks for your thoughts & recommendations. I think giving it more time is a great idea! I have reverse shoulder replacement surgery on October 30 and just trying to prepare for that is enough to deal with for now as well! Jo4121
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Sorry for any confusion ... but as stated by Calgirl .... I am 15 months after the revision. So, that was why I was wondering about what it should feel like.
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Haven’t posted for awhile ... been doing fairly well...but now have a question. What is a revised TKR supposed to feel like? I know ...very broad question. Here is what I am experiencing and wonder how others are doing in this journey. My knee is stiff and sore. Sometime sharp pains and a...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Thanks all for your responses. This knee is 10x better than original knee - not loose and moving all around. I never had an opportunity to have a good recovery, so just trying to figure things out. I do know patience is part of all of this and giving it time is also necessary. Thanks again...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Thanks for your response. I am not as concerned with getting that final ROM numbers as I am about the spacer, this might the reason and is there anything - other than surgery - to help? If this is my new normal, I need to rethink some of the lifting requirements of working with special needs...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Question ... during your revision or regular TKR, did your OS indicate that s/he had to put in a bigger spacer (even by millimeters) than expected? This is my case and I have noticed the following - ROM is still at 115. Not terrible unless trying to put on shoes or going up or down stairs.i...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Saw my OS today...10 weeks after surgery check-up. What was originally thought to be an infection (which has not gone away) he believes is actually a pulled hamstring that attaches at the point that is also at the end of the incision. I had mentioned that I thought I had a pulled hamstring to...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    So today was a hiccup day in my recovery ... an infected internal stitch. Very red and swollen hard lump about silver dollar size that was pea size yesterday. Called OS and made the 2 hour one way trip to be seen by him. Took blood, xrays, and pictures. Was told I have an elevated WBC but...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    I think I was more prepared ... knew what to expect. I also have a great PT who I've worked with for about 10 years who knows when to push me or slow down the process. I know it's supposed to hurt and how to manage the pain.... ice and elevate/manage with medication as needed. I am also off...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    I saw my OS last week and everything looks great! I will be working with my therapist on some work conditioning activities for the next 5 weeks. I am a special ed teacher and do a lot of walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling, so this was to get me ready for when school starts in late...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Today marks a month since my revision...woohoo! Things are progressing very well and I could tell almost immediately after surgery that this time there was going to be a different/better outcome than my original TKR. I am riding a stationary bike, walking without assistance of cane...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Thanks ... I get a little paranoid (for good reason as it turns out). I had a great recovery for the original TKR ... until about 5 months in when problems arose that led to the revision, so I want to do well. I know there will be days when it just doesn't feel right so I am greatful for the...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Thanks for your advise / encouragement....I agree with everything you've said and don't go out of my way to "push it" in my recovery. It's just that since it is a revision I almost feel guilty that it feels so good. I do know there will be moments of feeling like I'm not making progress also...
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    Revision TKR revision left knee In June

    Hello all ... I have a question....if your recovery is going well (i.e. ROM is almost perfect and pain levels are in the more than tolerable range from surgery 2 weeks ago) ...is it possible to mess things up when you feel so well? Like, can I truly ditch my walker and / or can? Is it bad to...
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    Revision TKR After years wearing a knee brace, doctor may be able to fix my knee!

    My revision was also a cementless original LTKR...almost a year ago. The OS said I was young in Knee replacement years (58), and this is his standard procedure. However, it never felt good. Always swayed from side to side and front to back. I never trusted going up or down stairs. So...
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